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      Roxborough trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, Gravel Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes creeks, views and canyons. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Rampart Range Recreation Area, Indian Creek and Roxborough State Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 17, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      78
      Trails Mountain Bike
      64
      Trails E-Bike
      52
      Trails Gravel Bike
      38
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      49
      Trails Hike
      78
      Trails Trail Running
      78
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      46
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      33
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      251 miles
      Total Descent
      43,433 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,185 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,693 ft
      Reports
      220
      Photos
      99
      Completed Counter
      8,407

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      Popular Roxborough Mountain Biking Trails

      • 90 ★ 3.5 • 9 miles • 1,980 ft • 532 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,980 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 hours2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 530 ft • 463 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,039 ft • 51 ft • 435 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 2.5 • 2 miles • 131 ft • 359 •
      Parts are very rutted out. Stiff climb to start than 3 miles of dumb fire road. Back to a nice 1 mi of single track before crappy ruts.
      • 95 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 125 ft • 324 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 125 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 268 ft • 323 •
      After a few switchbacks and a small amount of climbing, to gain the ridge, enjoy a couple miles of rolling single track within pine and aspen forest with many columbines (mid summer) blossoming. The trail switches between the north and...
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 199 ft • 288 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 1,174 ft • 281 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 55 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 5 rides

      Yesterday

      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 17 rides

      Roxborough Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 38 miles • 7,683 ft • 12 •
      An amazing loop that has it all. Great climbs, epic views, rippin descents, a variety of wildlife, lots of...
      ★ 2.5 • 20 miles • 3,626 ft • 10 •
      CCW, skirts the upper part of Roxy State Park.
      17 miles • 2,673 ft • 5 • Loop •
      start from North side of Indian creek near rampart range
      19 miles • 3,450 ft • 3 •
      The long version of the Roxborough loop. Climbing roundup instead of Indian Creek.
      7 miles • 54 ft • 0 •
      Colorado Trail Segment 1 starting in Denver
      16 miles • 3,229 ft • 0 •
      An out-and-back along segment #2 of the Colorado Trail.

      Photos of Roxborough Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Roxborough Mountain Bike

      Massive Strontia Springs Flow
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      0:07 | 64 | Jul 9, 2019
      Mountain Lion Picnic Table
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      0:52 | 86 | Sep 8, 2018
      Colorado Trail (Platte Canyon) - Indian Creek...
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      9:08 | 268 | Nov 24, 2025 , Roxborough
      Powerline (800) - Rooty deep woods descent to...
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      6:53 | 120 | Sep 5, 2024 , Roxborough
      Ringtail - Half Hour Blue Flow Descent -...
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      12:35 | 172 | Jun 7, 2024 , Roxborough
      Stevens Gulch Lower - Indian Creek - Littleton...
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      7:14 | 148 | Apr 27, 2024 , Roxborough
      Rampart Rager Route // Gravel vs MTB Bike
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      8:04 | 438 | Sep 11, 2021 , Roxborough
      COLORADO TRAIL Segment 1 & 2 | Ep 1 |...
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      7:56 | 780 | Jul 7, 2021 , Roxborough

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      Recent Comments

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      dolatratrailDC5 (No Motorized)Park ranger said he would write me a ticket if...
      Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:01pm
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      bwiniarczyktrailIndian Creek WestI climbed this after riding powerline down to...
      May 23, 2026 @ 5:28am
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      bwiniarczyktrailRingtailFun trail. Great bits of high speed with...
      May 23, 2026 @ 5:22am
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      bwiniarczyktrailDC5 (No Motorized)Awful fire road climb
      May 23, 2026 @ 5:15am
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      bwiniarczyktrailStevens Gulch LowerFlowy blue. One is the very few trails worth...
      May 23, 2026 @ 5:15am
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike64231 miles39,905 ft106 miles3,556 ft
      #1,219#397821967,851
      E-Bike52188 miles31,614 ft82 miles2,759 ft
      #994#271199765
      Gravel Bike38117 miles18,563 ft52 miles3,556 ft
      #770#1720164
      Adaptive Bike12 miles190 ft4,587 ft299 ft
      #7,084#961
      Winter Fat Bike16 miles1,775 ft5 miles1,680 ft
      #3,300#3923
      Horse49192 miles32,536 ft87 miles4,186 ft
      #180#12454
      Hike78251 miles43,435 ft117 miles4,186 ft
      #679#261422041,471
      Trail Running78251 miles43,435 ft117 miles4,186 ft
      #673#242204229
      Dirtbike/Moto46180 miles29,820 ft78 miles2,451 ft
      #54#4645248
      ATV/ORV/OHV33109 miles18,622 ft48 miles2,451 ft
      #163#7287
      Snowshoe26 miles1,115 ft4 miles732 ft
      7
      Nordic Ski14 miles771 ft3 miles732 ft
      6

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Roxborough?
      Roxborough has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Roxborough?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Roxborough are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Roxborough?
      There are 18 parking locations listed in Roxborough. 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 Roxborough?
      The longest trail in Roxborough is Turtle Mountain at 16.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Roxborough?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Roxborough?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Roxborough?
      ▼ How many trails are in Roxborough?
      Roxborough has a total of 78 trails. Of those, 64 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Roxborough to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Roxborough?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Roxborough is Turtle Mountain with 2,788 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Roxborough?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Roxborough is Turtle Mountain with 2,887 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Roxborough?
      Roxborough supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Roxborough?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Roxborough is Beaver with an average grade of 10.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Roxborough?
      Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Roxborough. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Roxborough?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Roxborough are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Roxborough?
      The overall region status for Roxborough is Clear / Green. Out of 38 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 35
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Roxborough?
      Yes, Roxborough supports e-bike riding. There are 50 trails in Roxborough 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 Roxborough?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Roxborough?
      The highest summit in Roxborough is Devils Head at 9,633 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Roxborough?
      The most popular Strava segments in Roxborough are:
      • pipes > pavement (22,291 athletes)
      • Waterton Up to Houses (21,769 athletes)
      • Down Waterton - first 3 miles (21,273 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Roxborough.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Roxborough?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Roxborough. View all adaptive trails in Roxborough for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Roxborough?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Roxborough?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Roxborough are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Roxborough.
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