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Mountain Bike Opportunities
Mountain biking on BLM trails offers riders a chance to explore wide‑open spaces and rugged backcountry. From winding singletrack through quiet forests to fast, rocky descents with sweeping views, BLM-managed public lands give every rider room to roam. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun challenge or a seasoned rider chasing your next thrill, these public lands invite you to get outside, push your limits and enjoy the ride.
Where to ride
Mountain Bikers in the Boise Foothills
8th Street Trailhead
The 8th Street Trailhead provides visitors with trail access to a motorized trail (Trail #4 Motorcycle Trail), several non-motorized trails (#31 Corrals, #29 Lower Hulls Gulch, #28 Crestline, and #24 Sidewinder), and a pedestrian only trail (#0 Hulls Gulch Interpretive...
Mountain Biker on the Alien Run Trail
Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail
Alien Run consists of three looped mountain bike trails that cover over 15 miles. The area contains a rumored UFO crash site. The short and long loops are intermediate, and the Outer Limits Trail is more technical.
View of Alsea Falls from the bridge in the day use site. The river is central in the photo with calm water, reflecting the blue sky. The scene is surrounded by green trees and shrubs.
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)
The beautiful surroundings of Alsea Falls can be enjoyed by exploring the trails that wander through the area and lead to the picnic grounds and beyond. On a warm day, find cool relief along the river
Alvord Desert playa
Alvord Desert
While Steens Mountain looms to the west, the shimmering salt flats of the Alvord Desert unfold to the east. It is a popular venue for land sailing, glider flying, land kiteboarding, and camping.
Explore Popular Mountain Bike Trails
Black Canyon, AZ
- 80-miles of trail
Paradise Royale & Pacific Rim, CA
- ~ 25-mile trail system
Salida Mountain, CO
- 22+ miles of trail
Phil's World, CO
- 27 miles of trail
Lunch Loops Trail, CO
- 20+ miles of trail
Fruita Trails, CO
- 20+ miles of trails
Hartman Rocks Trail, CO
- 45 miles of single-track trail
Croy Creek Trail, ID
- 10+ miles of trail
Discovery Hill Trail, ID
- 32 miles of trail
Cottonwood Valley Trail, NV
- 10 miles of trail
White Ridge Trail, NM
- 12 miles of trail
Alien Run trail system, NM
- 16 miles of trail
Alsea Falls trail system, OR
- 12.5 miles of trail
Mountain of the Rogue trail system, OR
- 13.5 miles of trail
Sandy Ridge trail system, OR
- 17 miles of single-track trail
Gooseberry Mesa and Hurricane Cliffs trails, UT
- 31+ miles of trail
Moab Area, UT
- 120+ miles of trails
Red Fleet and McCoy Flats Trail Systems, UT
- 60+ miles of trails
Meadowood Grand Tour Trail, VA
- ~7 miles (4 trails)
Johnny Behind the Rocks Trail, WY
- 12 miles
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Connecting with Communities
The BLM and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) are
Connecting with Communities
through a national partnership.
Quick Links
Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience
BLM E-Bike Website