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42 mi 68 km of trail — 0 Runs

9 Trails

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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.

Areas Within Salida

Arkansas Hills Trail System

20 Trails

Methodist Mountain Trail System

6 Trails

Trails in Salida - 28

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2.7 mi 4.4 km #1Beasway Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	2.7 mi 4.4 km	Salida, CO	1
2.9 mi 4.6 km #2Sand Gulch USFS 124 Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	2.9 mi 4.6 km	Salida, CO	1
0.8 mi 1.3 km #3Tenderfoot Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	0.8 mi 1.3 km	Salida, CO	1
1.7 mi 2.8 km #4Backbone Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	1.7 mi 2.8 km	Salida, CO	1
2.2 mi 3.6 km #5Rumba Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	2.2 mi 3.6 km	Salida, CO	1
0.7 mi 1.2 km #6Prospector Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	0.7 mi 1.2 km	Salida, CO	1
0.3 mi 0.6 km #7Poblano Easy Salida, CO	Easy	0.3 mi 0.6 km	Salida, CO	1
0.2 mi 0.3 km #8Sgt Pepper Easy/Intermediate Salida, CO	Easy/Intermediate	0.2 mi 0.3 km	Salida, CO	1
1.4 mi 2.2 km #9Sand Dunes Trail Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	1.4 mi 2.2 km	Salida, CO	3
1.0 mi 1.5 km #10Lil' Rattler Easy/Intermediate Salida, CO	Easy/Intermediate	1.0 mi 1.5 km	Salida, CO	2
3.1 mi 5.0 km #11North Backbone Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	3.1 mi 5.0 km	Salida, CO	3
2.8 mi 4.5 km #12Double Rainbow Trail Easy/Intermediate Salida, CO	Easy/Intermediate	2.8 mi 4.5 km	Salida, CO	2
1.2 mi 1.9 km #13Frontside Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	1.2 mi 1.9 km	Salida, CO	2
5.1 mi 8.2 km #14Little Rainbow Easy/Intermediate Salida, CO	Easy/Intermediate	5.1 mi 8.2 km	Salida, CO	1
2.9 mi 4.6 km #15Cottonwood Trail Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	2.9 mi 4.6 km	Salida, CO	1
2.2 mi 3.5 km #16Sweet Dreams Trail Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	2.2 mi 3.5 km	Salida, CO	1
2.0 mi 3.2 km #17Chicken Dinner Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	2.0 mi 3.2 km	Salida, CO	1
1.5 mi 2.4 km #18Race Track Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	1.5 mi 2.4 km	Salida, CO	1
0.4 mi 0.6 km #19Dude Abides Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	0.4 mi 0.6 km	Salida, CO	1
0.7 mi 1.1 km #20Hooligan Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	0.7 mi 1.1 km	Salida, CO	1
0.9 mi 1.5 km #21Rusty Lung Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	0.9 mi 1.5 km	Salida, CO	1
0.8 mi 1.3 km #22Uncle Nazty Trail Difficult Salida, CO	Difficult	0.8 mi 1.3 km	Salida, CO	1
1.7 mi 2.7 km #23Lost Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	1.7 mi 2.7 km	Salida, CO	0
0.6 mi 1.0 km #24Salida East (North Side) Easy Salida, CO	Easy	0.6 mi 1.0 km	Salida, CO	0
0.9 mi 1.5 km #25Dead Bird Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	0.9 mi 1.5 km	Salida, CO	0
0.6 mi 1.0 km #26Skull Easy Salida, CO	Easy	0.6 mi 1.0 km	Salida, CO	0
0.2 mi 0.4 km #27Jalapeno Easy Salida, CO	Easy	0.2 mi 0.4 km	Salida, CO	0
0.5 mi 0.7 km #28Burnpile Easy Salida, CO	Easy	0.5 mi 0.7 km	Salida, CO	0