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SaveThe area around Rico, Colorado features some of Colorado's best high elevation riding, including the famous Colorado Trail Blackhawk Pass section and the Calico trail. There are many long-distance epics that can be connected from the town of Rico.
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- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
27 trails
- Gravel Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
49 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
25 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 51
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 27
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 49
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 25
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 231 miles
- Total Descent
- 44,731 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,036 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,594 ft
- Reports
- 450
- Photos
- 171
- Completed Counter
- 4,354
Popular Rico Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 9 miles • 1,013 ft • 562 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour58 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 5 miles • 85 ft • 366 •
Sweet narrow single track that seemly goes on and on. Normally done as a loop. Rico trail alliance has pimped out this trail in the last few years making it a blast to ride and keeping it sustainable.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 4 miles • 663 ft • 337 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 2.8 • 6 miles • 1,051 ft • 251 •
Great singletrack between Cross Mountain (Lizard Head) and Dunton Meadows. Groundhog follows along the Lizardhead Wilderness boundary but is non-motorized multi-use. This is one of the few rolling and not very steep trails in the area....
• 90 ★ 2.9 • 7 miles • 2,625 ft • 169 •
Lower Ryman Creek Trail begins at the Salt Creek / Ryman Trailhead. At appromimately 0.1 miles, Salt Creek Trail splits to the right. The trail stays in the creek bottom for approximately 2 miles then climbs out of the canyon,...
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 6 miles • 2,185 ft • 91 •
High alpine ridgeline trail. Narrow multi-use singletrack with numerous punishing climbs and exposure. Beautiful views of the Sneffels range. Can be connected to the lower portion of the Calico for the complete ride, or looped with East...
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 2,822 ft • 71 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 43 minutes to complete this trail.
Rico Mountain Bike Routes
15 miles • 2,835 ft • 2 • Loop •
A tough climb with a big downhill with CT in between
137 miles • 21,505 ft • 9 •
Rico - Ophir - Silverton - CT - Taylor Creek Rd - Burnett Creek
25 miles • 3,868 ft • 5 •
Lizard Head Pass to Priest Gulch via Groundhog Stock Driveway, Upper Calico, and Lower Calico
8 miles • 2,525 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Alternate Upper Section of Calico National Recreation Trail. This is the original "Highline Stock...
5 miles • 85 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Local Tip: A must-ride of the Rico area, this trail offers five miles of steep, super- fast descending....
★ 1.0 • 22 miles • 3,360 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Ride up Rhyman, take CT, down Corral draw to Hermosa
Photos of Rico Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Stoner Mesa | Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/Denver) Oct 4, 2026 | Variable | zac-bassuener RTA | ||
| Stoner Mesa | Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/Denver) Oct 4, 2026 | Ideal | zac-bassuener RTA | ||
| Salt Creek Trailhead Access | Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Denver) Oct 3, 2026 | Ideal | Jesselynrides | ||
| Johnny Bull | Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Oct 3, 2026 | Variable | zac-bassuener RTA | ||
| Upper Calico Trail | Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Oct 3, 2026 | Variable | zac-bassuener RTA | ||
| Circle Trail | Sep 27, 2026 @ 5:53pm (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Salt Creek | Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Denver) Sep 13, 2026 | Dry | zac-bassuener RTA | ||
| Ryman Creek | Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Denver) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | zac-bassuener RTA | ||
| Bear Creek (La Plata) | Aug 30, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Denver) Aug 30, 2026 | Ideal | maleficmanatee | ||
| Calico Lower | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:47pm (America/Denver) Aug 29, 2026 | Dry | rswischuk3 |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Colorado Trail (Bike)
- Mountain Bike
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jamie-desoto | wishlist | trail | activity #106043260 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 5:41am Oct 17, 2026 |
| Simann | wishlist | trail | activity #106022217 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:31pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| Mellyevans | wishlist | route | activity #105739676 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 5:39am Oct 12, 2026 |
| K_CO_MTB | ridden | trail | activity #105639220 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 3:45pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| Phaasenfield | wishlist | trail | activity #105485804 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 12:33pm Oct 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | still a good descent on a mountain bike. rode... | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:52pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | the best way up to wildcat on a mountain bike.... | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:50pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | very climbable, but it's tough | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:48pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | still a fun descent on a mountain bike | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:44pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Typical CT section, though a little easier... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 8:07am Aug 23, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Black Trails13 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k79 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge22 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k130 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge30 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 46 | 219 miles | 43,291 ft | 102 miles | 4,528 ft | #1,429 | #44 | 163 | 450 | 6 | 3,221 | |
| E-Bike | 27 | 128 miles | 25,279 ft | 62 miles | 4,528 ft | #1,601 | #38 | 293 | 208 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 67 miles | 6,857 ft | 25 miles | 3,593 ft | #1,500 | #33 | 48 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 35 miles | 2,274 ft | 11 miles | 3,593 ft | #2,355 | #38 | 41 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4,065 ft | 591 ft | 2,982 ft | 594 ft | #2,294 | #999 | |||||
| Horse | 26 | 104 miles | 18,497 ft | 49 miles | 4,948 ft | #557 | #27 | 131 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 50 | 226 miles | 41,650 ft | 100 miles | 5,036 ft | #1,132 | #42 | 6 | 439 | 4 | 963 | |
| Trail Running | 49 | 222 miles | 41,165 ft | 97 miles | 5,036 ft | #840 | #29 | 430 | 4 | 88 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 25 | 123 miles | 25,016 ft | 61 miles | 4,528 ft | #278 | #14 | 2 | 157 | 36 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 46 miles | 4,032 ft | 17 miles | 2,900 ft | #547 | #25 | 75 | 3 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 8 miles | 3,835 ft | 7 miles | 3,071 ft | 12 | 30 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 8 miles | 3,835 ft | 7 miles | 3,071 ft | 12 | 352 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Rico?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Rico are:
- Johnny Bull (4.4/5)
- Salt Creek (4.4/5)
- CT - Blackhawk Pass (4.3/5)
- Circle Trail (4.2/5)
- Winter creek trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Rico?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Rico are:
- July (93 activities)
- August (86 activities)
- June (81 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Rico?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Rico. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Rico?
The longest trail in Rico is Bear Creek (La Plata) at 13.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Rico?
The best hiking trails in Rico are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Rico?
The best trail running trails in Rico are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Rico?
The best dirtbiking trails in Rico are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Rico?
Rico has a total of 51 trails. Of those, 46 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Rico to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Rico?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Rico is Bear Creek (La Plata) with 4,477 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Rico?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Rico is Calico Lower with 4,598 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Rico?
Rico supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Rico?
The following bike services are available in Rico:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Rico?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Rico is East Fork Falls Creek with an average grade of 15%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Rico?
The overall region status for Rico is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 45 trails:
- Clear / Green: 30
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Rico?
Yes, Rico supports e-bike riding. There are 27 trails in Rico that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Rico?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Rico are: View all mountain biking routes in Rico.
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What type of bike is most common in Rico?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Rico are:
- AM (30 activities)
- Trials (3 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Rico?
The highest summit in Rico is Blackhawk Mountain at 12,648 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Rico?
The most popular Strava segments in Rico are:
- Creek2Creek (3,060 athletes)
- Mogadishu (2,884 athletes)
- Creek to Blackhawk Pass (2,821 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Rico?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Rico. View all adaptive trails in Rico for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Rico?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Rico directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Rico?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Rico are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Rico?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Rico are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Rico.
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