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      Morrison trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty. Scenery includes ridgelines and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, drops and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Matthews Winters Park, Mount Falcon Park and Red Rock Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 29, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      39
      Trails Mountain Bike
      29
      Trails E-Bike
      28
      Trails Gravel Bike
      4
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      38
      Trails Trail Running
      38
      Total Distance
      30 miles
      Total Descent
      4,728 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,967 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,879 ft
      Reports
      819
      Photos
      152
      Completed Counter
      26,692

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      Popular Morrison Mountain Biking Trails

      • 90 ★ 3.9 • 3,403 ft • 71 ft • 1,430 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 71 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 1,472 ft • 1,308 •
      Hikers and equestrians at Mount Falcon Park have 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail all to themselves. The remaining 11 park miles are multi-use. The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a...
      • 75 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 365 ft • 1,256 •
      One of the most technical trails in Jefferson County and in the Front Range in general. Expect large, angular, slabby rock that is poised to grab your front wheel and launch you off your bike. If starting this trail from the north and...
      • 80 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 382 ft • 1,189 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 382 ft blue climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 282 ft • 1,082 •
      Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 282 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,614 ft • 73 ft • 1,018 •
      A technical and rocky ride. As to be expected of any of the trails in the Dakota Ridge area, expect rocks, chunk, drops, jumps, and other "bike optimized" features. The bail out trail to the west makes for a great escape if you're in...
      • 55 ★ 3.9 • 2,544 ft • 56 ft • 1,013 •
      This trail sometimes assimilated into the Dakota Ridge trail, though it skips the most fun sections of Dakota Ridge. Despite that, it offers some challenging slick rock descents/climbs, loose dust and gravel, and tight corners. The...
      • 70 ★ 4.5 • 4,587 ft • 422 ft • 886 •
      Aptly named Zorro can be ridden both directions. A relatively short connector trail. A challenging technical climb with 90%+ of riders needing to hike a bike at the top (saddle on Dakota Ridge). Solidly black diamond on the descent at...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Past Week
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      Morrison Mountain Bike Routes

      8 miles • 1,360 ft • 2 •
      Blue/black, everything's rollable if you aren't sure. Lots of hikers typically on the red rocks trail. If...
      7 miles • 1,188 ft • 8 • Loop •
      Loop starting and ending at the Red Rocks Park lower north lot. Can be done in both directions. Technical...
      9 miles • 1,147 ft • 3 •
      Green Mountain 9 miles, 1000 ft
      6 miles • 1,017 ft • 10 •
      Dakota Ridge through Red Rocks.
      11 miles • 1,377 ft • 8 • Loop •
      10.7 mile loop with some a few challenging spots.
      5 miles • 765 ft • 3 •
      A nice quick loop in Matthews Winters for when you're short on time.

      Photos of Morrison Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Morrison Mountain Bike

      Jackson's slip up
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      Dino Ridge
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      0:25 | 151 | Sep 7, 2018
      Dakota Ridge Trail on the Guerrilla Gravity...
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      2:29 | 1489 | Nov 20, 2017
      Columbine's Mountain Bike Team
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      2:07 | 105 | Feb 18, 2017
      Dakota Ridge
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      0:49 | 21 | May 26, 2015
      Dakota Ridge Night Snow
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      0:57 | 68 | May 17, 2015
      Dakota Ridge - watch in HD
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      0:37 | 615 | Feb 22, 2015
      Almost a 360
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      0:07 | 193 | May 19, 2014

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Nov 3, 2026 @ 6:28am
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      Kartd301votetrailactivity #107067141 and 1 more
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      Oct 25, 2026 @ 8:41am
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      Recent Comments

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      Kartd301trailMorrison SlideGreat trail, can't believe I've been avoiding...
      Sep 15, 2026 @ 6:15pm
      Sep 15, 2026
      JOHNASZTO2trailZorroprobably closer to a black due to a really...
      Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:48pm
      Aug 17, 2026
      Kartd301trailDevils ElbowI recommend counter clockwise. There’s a...
      Jul 24, 2026 @ 5:09am
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      CoryhibberttrailDakota Ridge South TrailVery impressive build! So chunky yet all...
      May 16, 2026 @ 8:59pm
      May 16, 2026
      CoryhibberttrailDakota RidgeI love this trail. Steep technical rock...
      Jan 30, 2026 @ 5:59pm
      Jan 30, 2026

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2922 miles3,711 ft9 miles1,923 ft
      #1,625#481358111025,575
      E-Bike2822 miles3,593 ft9 miles1,923 ft
      #4,502#7338091,000
      Gravel Bike41 mile43 ft1,332 ft1,516 ft
      #3,306#755968
      Adaptive Bike31 mile23 ft1,214 ft1,460 ft
      #6,389#8959
      Hike3830 miles4,721 ft12 miles1,969 ft
      #2,690#71148074,579
      Trail Running3830 miles4,721 ft12 miles1,969 ft
      #4,935#8980711,570

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Morrison?
      Morrison has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Morrison?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Morrison are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Morrison?
      There are 8 parking locations listed in Morrison. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Morrison?
      The longest trail in Morrison is Castle at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Morrison?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Morrison?
      ▼ How many trails are in Morrison?
      Morrison has a total of 39 trails. Of those, 29 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Morrison to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Morrison?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Morrison is Castle with 1,472 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Morrison?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Morrison is Dakota Ridge with 611 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Morrison?
      Morrison supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Morrison?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Morrison is Castle with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Morrison?
      The overall region status for Morrison is Clear / Green. Out of 35 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 34
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Morrison?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Morrison:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Morrison trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Morrison?
      Yes, Morrison supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Morrison that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Morrison?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Morrison?
      The highest summit in Morrison is Lone Peak at 8,261 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Morrison?
      The most popular Strava segments in Morrison are:
      • Falcon Start through twisties (10,764 athletes)
      • Falcon Up - The Switchbacks (10,750 athletes)
      • Castle Trail-Lot to overlook before Turkey Trot (10,130 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Morrison.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Morrison?
      Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Morrison. View all adaptive trails in Morrison for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Morrison?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Morrison?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Morrison are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Morrison.
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