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Mountain biking trails

Historic Downtown Salida – Along the Arkansas River loop from Salida

Mountain biking trails

Historic Downtown Salida – Along the Arkansas River loop from Salida

Hard

2.6

(22)

36

riders

Historic Downtown Salida – Along the Arkansas River loop from Salida

01:07

10.3km

300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.33 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

528 m

Historic Downtown Salida

Highlight • Settlement

Salida is a beautiful mountain town located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. This little gem has a lot to keep you busy: no matter if you are an artistic mind or an outdoor enthusiast.

Tip by

2

880 m

Whitewater Park – Arkansas River

Highlight • River

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

Tip by

3

1.31 km

Along the Arkansas River

Highlight • River

While enjoying the river banks, you can see the small mount "spiral drive" and are not too far from the vibrant city either.

Tip by

4

1.62 km

Frontside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A perfect uphill trail to access the other trails further up the S-Mountain. Expect an easy climb with a few narrow rock sections.

Tip by

5

3.50 km

Lil' Rattler Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lil' Rattler Trail is a fun and pretty easy connector trail from Frontside to Backbone Trail.

Tip by

6

4.59 km

Rusty Lung Trail

Highlight • Trail

B

10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

677 m

527 m

383 m

232 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

1.14 km

527 m

504 m

216 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

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Friday 10 July

29°C

9°C

12 %

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