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    Looking for the best mountain biking in United States? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United States. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near United States

    • Davis, West Virginia

      Dolly Sods Wilderness North Loop via Rocky Ridge Trail

      5.0
      12.78 mi / 1378 ft gain
      The hike begins at the "Dolly Sods Trailhead Parking" location easily found on Google Maps. The lot is big enough for about 6-8 vehicles. Begin walking at the end of the gravel parking lot/road for about 0.5 miles until you enter the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in a small grassy field where sever...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail

      3.0
      3.23 mi / 230 ft gain
      This hike is about 3.2 miles in total and is an out-and-back trail found within the Barton Creek Greenbelt stretch. The trail follows along the Barton Creek and is popularly known for the two major waterfalls it entails: Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, which are very popular swimming destinations...
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    • Chelan, Washington

      Mountain Bike Echo Ridge

      Designed for cross country skiing, this trail system brings together the perfect amount of ups and downs for summer mountain biking. Generally flowy with a handful of steeper pitches, the area can be ridden in any number of loops or connections.Looking for an epic ride? Bike to the trailhead from...
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    • Charlottesville, Virginia

      Preddy Creek & Creekside Trail Loop

      4.3
      3.75 mi / 266 ft gain
      My husband is a runner and I am not. I hate to run and the entire time I am running I am exhausting myself thinking how much I hate running. However, I love hiking. I can hike all day and I can kick my runner husband's butt with a pack on going up a mountain trail. The problem with this though is...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Hike the Western Oaks Trail

      1.74 mi / 49 ft gain
      The Western Oaks Trail is a 1.7 mile trail located in the Legend Oaks neighborhood in Southwest Austin, Texas. The trail is looping however there are several interconnecting trails which can shorten or lengthen the duration of the hike. The trail is mostly flat and made of crushed gravel. It is p...
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    • Burbank, California

      Old Youth Camp Loop

      2.59 mi / 732 ft gain
      The Old Youth Camp Loop is a 2.6-mile loop with over 700 feet of elevation gain that can be ran, hiked, or even mountain biked if you prefer. While not completely empty the area receives very little visitors and is a great place to enjoy a little more solitude than near by hiking locations. The l...
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    • Cockeysville, Maryland

      Hike the Oregon Ridge Park Trail

      4.0
      4.02 mi / 475 ft gain
      Park in the lot as indicated on the map (see below). This trail is accessible year round, dog-friendly, and is great for families. 
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    • Golden, Colorado

      Hike the Mountain Lion Trail

      6.7 mi / 1230 ft gain
      There are three parking lots with direct access to the Mountain Lion Trail. The main one is off of Crawford Gulch Road, but any of them are good starting points!  This loop has pretty similar elevation gain and loss profiles no matter which way you go, so you can go any direction. This adventure ...
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    • Grand County, Utah

      Mountain Bike the Monitor-Merrimac Trail

      4.0
      6 mi / 564 ft gain
      The Monitor-Merrimac Trail is a scenic beginner level mountain bike trail in Moab, UT. It is located on BLM Land (Bureau of Land Management), so it is free to use year round. The trail is a 5.5 mile loop and has about 630’ of elevation gain. The Monitor-Merrimac Trail is slickrock for the majo...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Shoal Creek Greenbelt Trail

      5.0
      4.99 mi / 351 ft gain
      The Shoal Creek trail is located along the Shoal Creek Greenbelt which stretches the length of central/downtown Austin. It is a 5-mile loop trail following along Shoal Creek. Much of the trail runs through residential area. And though it runs parallel to a creek, itis a city trail and not ideal f...
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    • Oakland, California

      Dunn Loop

      5.0
      3.08 mi / 758 ft gain
      The Redwood Regional Dunn Loop is just outside of Oakland, and can be reached from anywhere in the Bay Area for a fun day or half-day trip. The trail is open year-round. In the spring, wildflowers are abundant. The trail has a great mix of sun and shade. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leash. 
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    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

      Bike the Bluff Creek Trails

      5.0
      3.78 mi / 79 ft gain
      Bluff Creek Park is a beautiful forested park hidden within the suburbs of Oklahoma City near Lake Hefner. The park contains 2 miles of wheel-chaiasphalt walking path that sweeps along the outside scenic edge of the park through trees and by ponds. Inside the park is over 3.1 miles of single-tr...
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    • Shawnee, Kansas

      Hike the Violet and Red Loops at Shawnee Mission Park

      5.0
      7 mi / 50 ft gain
      Lace up your boots and head to the 1,600 acre Shawnee Mission Park, located about 25 minutes southwest of downtown Kansas City. One of the best parks in the Kansas City metro boats miles of hiking/mountain biking trails, a 120 acre lake, a marina that rents outs kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Hike, Run, Bike Rob's Trail in Park City

      4.0
      2.8 mi / 705 ft gain
      Rob's Trail is a perennial favorite among Park City locals for year-round hiking, trail running, or mountain biking. The trail is primarily an out-and-back, but it if you go a bit further it can be combined with other trails to create a loop. The trail meanders through aspen and pine trees on the...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Hike Past Mining Relics in Daly Canyon

      4.0
      2.5 mi / 500 ft gain
      To get to Daly Canyon, just continue up Main Street in Park City. The road turns to dirt soon after the last house and a gate is closed across the road not far beyond that.  Hiking, biking, or jogging up the old road you'll have the stream to your left and about a 1/4 mile up you'll see the old J...
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    • Bakersfield, California

      Oak Flat Lookout

      4.0
      / 80 ft gain
      Spend a few nights under the stars in a unique piece of outdoor history. The Oak Flat Lookout, constructed in 1934, was once staffed by rangers providing critical wild life management services on watch for wildfires in the surrounding Sequoia National Forest through the 1980s. The Oak Flat lookou...
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