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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 - 6

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North Backbone Out-and-Back

6.2 mi 10.1 km • 458' Up 139.52 m Up • 457' Down 139.41 m Down

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S-Mountain via Frontside

3.4 mi 5.5 km • 496' Up 151.04 m Up • 495' Down 151 m Down

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S-Mountain via Backside

2.0 mi 3.2 km • 492' Up 150.05 m Up • 492' Down 149.99 m Down

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Spartan Loop

5.7 mi 9.2 km • 479' Up 146.03 m Up • 478' Down 145.57 m Down

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Sand Dunes - Pano Loop

3.9 mi 6.3 km • 924' Up 281.56 m Up • 924' Down 281.5 m Down

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Race Track Loop

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

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Salida Running

59 Miles 94 Kilometers of Trail
6 Recommended Routes
14 Easy Trails
34 Intermediate Trails
8 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Salida

Arkansas Hills Trail System

35 Trails

Methodist Mountain Trail System

18 Trails

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2.7 mi 4.4 km #1Beasway Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	2
0.8 mi 1.3 km #2Tenderfoot Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1
2.2 mi 3.6 km #3Rumba Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1
0.3 mi 0.6 km #4Poblano Easy Salida, CO	Easy	Salida, CO	1
0.7 mi 1.2 km #5Prospector Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1
0.2 mi 0.3 km #6Sgt Pepper Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1
0.8 mi 1.4 km #7Pano Trail Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1
0.5 mi 0.7 km #8Labyrinth Intermediate/Difficult Salida, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Salida, CO	1
0.7 mi 1.1 km #9Backside Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1
3.1 mi 5.1 km #10Pot-O-Gold Intermediate Salida, CO	Intermediate	Salida, CO	1