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Visiting Tips

The trails in the Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mountain trail systems are ride-able almost year round due to the arid climate and the Salida “bubble”.

The Monarch Crest and other high country trails (Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail, Canyon Creek) are usually snowed in until mid-summer. Be prepared for afternoon storms when riding those alpine trails.

Free camping on BLM or Forest Service land starts 15-30 minutes away from the city of Salida. Please leave your spot cleaner than when you arrived. Salida is starting to feel the pressure of short & long-term visitors.

Food & Drink

Pizza and Local Brews: Amicas, Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
Caffeine or decaf; Café Dawn.
AM and PM Burritos: Mo Burrito!
Pizza (and local brews): Amicas and Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub.
Killer sandwiches: Sweeties.
Beer: Soulcraft Brewing, with food container.
Post-ride river watching: Boathouse Cantina or Seasons Café.
Life music; Bensons or the Vic.

Recommended Routes in Salida - 1

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Favorite View from the top.
Easy/Intermediate

Race Track Loop

2.8 mi 4.5 km 487' Up 148.42 m Up 484' Down 147.49 m Down

Salida, CO

Salida Running

  • 42 Miles 67 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 8 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 21 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 7 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Salida - 35

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1Tenderfoot
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #2Frontside
Intermediate/Difficult
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Intermediate/Difficult
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #3Sgt Pepper
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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0.3 mi 0.6 km #4Poblano
Easy
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Easy
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1.0 mi 1.5 km #5Lil' Rattler
Easy/Intermediate
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Easy/Intermediate
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1.7 mi 2.8 km #6Backbone
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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3.1 mi 5.0 km #7North Backbone
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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2.9 mi 4.6 km #8Cottonwood Trail
Difficult
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Difficult
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0.9 mi 1.5 km #9Rusty Lung
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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0.6 mi 1.0 km #10Salida East (North Side)
Easy
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Easy
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Believe it or not, this is a part of Cottonwood Trail.
Sep 14, 2017 near Salida, CO
Beautiful Salida Singletrack
Sep 14, 2017 near Salida, CO
Near the end of Sweet Dreams.
Oct 12, 2017 near Salida, CO
Great views of the Collegiate Range on offer.
Oct 20, 2017 near Salida, CO
Rock formations
Jul 28, 2020 near Salida, CO
Rock formations
Jul 28, 2020 near Salida, CO
Turning away from the formations.
Jul 28, 2020 near Salida, CO
View from the top.
Jul 6, 2023 near Salida, CO