EBIKES: KNOW BEFORE YOU COME

In the Salida area E-Mountain Bikes are only allowed on designated motorized trails, as most of our trails are on land managed by either BLM or FS. There is no single track on S-mtn and lower Methodist open to E-mtbs, currently. Roads, yes. Single track, no. You might disagree with the current policy or think that since other areas allow them it's ok here too (nope), but PLEASE adhere to the current rules set by the land managers (BLM and FS). As far as single track is concerned only the Rainbow trail (the real deal, not Little or Double Rainbow), Greens Creek, Agate Creek, and the Monarch Crest from Monarch Pass to Marshall Pass are 'motorized' single track open to moto's and thus e-bikes, near Salida.

Visit SMT for Current Trail Conditions!

Our friends at Salida Mountain Trails maintain a fantastic list of local trail conditions and webcams! Be sure to check in frequently; weather and conditions in the Arkansas Valley can change quickly, especially up high. Feel free to give us a call at 719-539-9295 to check in on what we're riding right now.

Trail Closures

Be a good trail citizen! Please NOTE & RESPECT the Seasonal Wildlife Closures:

• December 1-April 15 – Gutz, Sol Train, Sun Up, Pot-O-Gold. Rainbow Trail, Greens Creek.
• December 15 – March 15 – Beasway (upper Cottonwood, to do the whole Cottonwood ride).

Trail Etiquette

• Do not ride when trails are muddy - turn around and pick a different activity for the day
• Hikers/Walkers/Horses have the right of way
• When on bikes UPHILL riders have the right of way
• DO NOT ride off trail to pass other users. Just stop, lean to the side and let the other user pass.
• Dogs need to be on leash or voice controlled. Please move your dogs off the trail when encountering other users. 
• Clean up after your dog. Do not leave poop bags on the trail please. There is no poop bag fairy.
• Please don't ride e-mountain bikes on non-motorized trails. See above notes.

Say hi, be nice, we're all out here having fun