IMBA Epic Mountain Bike Trails

The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) keeps a list of the "best of the best" mountain bike trails called the IMBA Epics. We've organized IMBA Epic trail listings here to help you find your ride. Know about one of the IMBA Epics we're missing? Add it here.

	Afan Forest Park Skyline Trail in Swansea, United Kingdom Skyline Trail is the most recent addition to the area, 46km long and over 2000m of climbs and descents. Stunning ridgeline scenery and a roller coaster final descent on Jetlag with drop offs and steps will remind you what you...
	Alafia River State Park in Brandon, Florida The skinny: Alafia River State Park singletracks are IMBA EPIC certified. Wide range of novice to intermediate to advanced to highly advanced sections. The trailhead parking lot has bathrooms with hot water, bicycle rinsing stations, shaded pavilions, a volleyball net...
	Bangtail Divide in Bozeman, Montana This trail is best from South to North. It starts out with plenty of switchbacks that will get your lungs and legs warmed up! From there, it levels out with beautiful views and you will continue with classic XC riding...
	Berryman in Steelville, Missouri Missouri's finest single track. In 1998 Bike Magazine did an article and called it the best singletrack East of the Rockies and West of the Appalachians. That about sums it up. Most people start at the Berryman Campground and go clockwise....
	Big Bend State Park in Presidio, Texas More than 14 miles of jeep roads and some singletrack; a well maintained 35 mile gravel road. The Llano loop is apprpriate for families. The hilly Oso Loop and mesa-top Horse Trap Trail are varied, more difficult and not as...
	Big Boulder Trail in Downieville, California This is a great alternative to the classic route if you want to do something new. Big Boulder has some very fast, narrow singletrack through dark woods and occasional big exposure. A couple batches of tight switchbacks will surprise you...
	Big South Fork in Oneida, Tennessee In Big South Fork National Recreation Area, some steep deep woods trails, some moderate, lots of woods, creeks, logs, rocks, mud. Some technical, some not. Single track to dirt/gravel roads to short paved stretches. Great scenery.
	Blackrock Freeride Trails in Falls City, Oregon Blackrock is a mountain bike only trail system (with wooden/dirt stunts, but all with bypasses so this is XC, DH, as well as FR friendly!). There's dozens of ways to enjoy 'em depending on what you're up for, however most...
	Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, Nevada There is almost 35 miles of awesome singletrack to be ridden. There is a trail for everyone, wheter you want a relaxing after work ride or a technical monster, it's all here. Some of the trails are quite rocky at...
	Brown County Park in Nashville, Indiana Mostly rolling singletrack. Clear, fast, smoothly packed trail. Great trail for beginners and time trial riders. One moderate climb on the intermediate loop.
	Buckhorn Loop in Santa Barbara, California This is either a very long day ride or an overnighter. Camp at Buckhorn.
	Buffalo Creek in Pine, Colorado Wow, this trail is awesome. I had high expectations after riding the Green Mountain and Morrison Creek sections off the nearby Colorado trail and Buffalo Creek didn't disappoint. The climb on Buffalo Creek road is nice and steady as it...
	Bull / Jake Mountain in Dahlonega, Georgia The Bull / Jake Mountain system is full of single track and there is plenty of fast downhill throughout. The scenery is great, too. Mountain laurel makes tunnels over parts of the trail and there are creek crossings and waterfalls....
	Burke Mountain Trails in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Many, many trails up and down Burke. If you find the right ones you can go up to the top, then down to the Coquitlam River, along the river and back into town. Then you play rock paper scissors to...
	Colorado Trail in Denver, Colorado Amazing singletrack, killer views, and lung busting elevation - what more could you ask for? Portions of the Colorado Trail are off limits to bikes so you'll need to detour around each of the 6 designated wilderness areas. Many day...
	Comfortably Numb in Whistler, British Columbia This has been designated as one of the most epic rides in British Columbia. This trail is for advanced riders as it's VERY technical and demanding. It has a bit of everything, steep climbs, bridges, fast downhills, rock faces, scenic...
	Copper Harbor Trails in Copper Harbor, Michigan Talk to Sam at the shop for all the details for recommended routes, you won't be dissapointed!
	Curt Gowdy State Park in Cheyenne, Wyoming This is a new trail in Curt Gowdy State Park built by Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites and IMBA. There is some rocky technical terrain and some over-boulder areas with good flow. Check with the Park (http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/curt.htm) for more...
	Dark Mountain Trail in Wilkesboro, North Carolina West of Wilkesboro, the Dark Mountain Trail system is currently a 6 mile singletrack. Trail system has something for everyone. Good climbs, fast descents, a couple of techincal switchbacks, log crossing. Not to mention a fantastic view of the lake...
	Douthat State Park in Millboro, Virginia Excellent single track. Middel Mountain Momma Mt. bike race held here. Stony Run trail is a 2000' climb, Middle Mountain Trail takes you along the top, and there are a number of trails leading down the mountain on very technical...
	Dupont State Forest in Brevard, North Carolina Ride across the road to the yellow gate marked Corn Mill Shoals Rd. Go through the gate and take the second trail on the left. This is a steep climb and comes out on some slick rock openings. Follow the...
	Edge Loop in Fruita, Colorado This IMBA epic is acclaimed as being one of the best MTB rides in the Country. The ride starts at the 18 Road Bookcliffs Recreation Area and takes you high up into the Book Cliffs. This is a big ride...
	Ellicottville Epic in Ellicottville, New York This is an IMBA certified Epic Trail in New York. Located an hour south of Buffalo, Ellicottville is home to some of the finest mountain bike trails on the east coast. Built by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers, and easily...
	Forks Area Trail System (FATS) in Clarks Hill, South Carolina This trail system is an epic addition to the Sumter National Forest area trails. Amazing singletrack with great flow, tons of jumps, and fast terrain. Minimal climbing makes this a good trail for beginners while experts can test their cornering...
	Ganaraska Forest in Peterborough, Ontario There are 100s of km of single track and double track trails here. Many climbs and technical gnarly sections. Something for everyone. Off Highway 115 south of Peterborough/north of the 401. Fee to use conservation area, payable at main gate....
	Gauley Headwaters in Slatyfork, West Virginia Busting out into a beautiful meadow, you'll be impressed by the stature of the Monongahela National Forest ("the Mon" in local-speak). Then loosen your jaw and relax your elbows as you dive back into the woods for more fun in...
	Henry W. Coe State Park in Morgan Hill, California Henry W. Coe State Park (or "Coe" for short) is a large and very rugged park, located in the remote southeastern corner of Santa Clara County, east of Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The good news about Coe is that it...
	J.E.M. Trail in Hurricane, Utah This trail is a combination of a network of trails. I rode it counter clockwise. I starts out with the Gould Rim, then on to the JEM trail, and finally to Hurricane Rim. This is a great intermediate ride. Very...
	Kentucky Camp in Sonoita, Arizona From Gardner Canyon parking cross road and trail is uphill 200 yards and down thru canyon, tricky crossing and back up the canypn's other side. You leave the stream gradually climb back to it thru a Flume trail built over...
	Kingdom Trails in St. Johnsbury, Vermont Something for everyone: beginer to advanced.
	Levis Mounds in Neillsville, Wisconsin IMBA epic ride. Many trails to choose from. Goat dance, cliff**er, switchback, and toad road are all good. Easier singletrack around base of mounds and moderate to very difficult up and down the mounds. Rocks, sand, and roots will challenge...
	Lower Nanamocomuck Ski Trail in Albany, New Hampshire This trail offers something for every rider. It starts out with a fairly flat course that runs along the beautiful Swift River. Soon, however, the trail becomes more challenging with an abundance of rocks and roots. As a beginner rider,...
	Maah Daah Hey in Medora, North Dakota This trail absolutely rocks!!! I rode the entire thing the summer of 2003 in an epic trip that lasted five days. Granted you do not have to ride the entire trail to enjoy the picturesque riding which includes high plateaus,...
	Mid-mountain in Park City, Utah Mid Mountain Loop can be summed up in one word, "extraordinary"!! Mid Mountain is an epic ride that begins in Park City and climbs the Spiro Trail, touches very briefly on the Powerline Trail, then makes it's way all the...
	Monarch Crest Trail in Salida, Colorado This is one of the premier shuttle rides in the state and with good reason. With over 30 miles of mostly singletrack trails and all of the best scenery Colorado has to offer, this trail is a must ride. As...
	Noble Canyon in San Diego, California Noble Canyon is considered to be one of the best down hill trails around Southern California. It is technically difficult with narrow single track, gnarly rocks and tight switchbacks. This ride takes you through three distinct ecosystems. You start out...
	North Umpqua in Roseburg, Oregon Beautiful scenic and epic ride along the umpqua river. The trail is broken into several segments of ranging difficulty and terrain. Incredible old growth and fantastic views. Get a map or visit a shop for details about each segment.
	Oak Mountain State Park Bump Trail in Birmingham, Alabama 18 mile loop that includes singletrack, access road, old hiking trails, special sections (such as the ROCK GARDEN, and BLOOD ROCK). Kept in very good condition by the BUMP club. For extra information you can call Crestline Cycle in Birmingham...
	Old Flume Trail/south Yuba Trail in Nevada City, California This for advanced riders. Sweet singletrack with about a mile of very dire hike for about a mile in the middle. the middle could be cleaned if a mistake did not lead to fall to river below. I have 500...
	Overmountain Victory Trail (Kerr Scott Reservoir) in Wilkesboro, North Carolina Part of the Kerr Scott Reservoir trail complex(including Dark Mountain #752 and Fish Dam Creek trails). This trail is part of the federally-designated Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. It follows the general route that American patriots from the area trod...
	Pinhoti Trail in Dalton, Georgia Epic mountain bike route from Alabama west to the start of the Appalachian trail. All but one section is open to bikes, though currently about 40 miles of the 140 mile route are on paved roads. Tread ranges from fast...
	Rattling Creek in Lykens, Pennsylvania Please help us fill in this trail description - email info@singletracks.com.
	Rays Indoor Mtb Park in Cleveland, Ohio Believe it or not, Ray’s is an official IMBA Epic trail, it is located in a warehouse not far from downtown Cleveland. Like most outdoor urban mountain bike trails, Ray’s makes the best of what’s available and offers indoor courses...
	Rock Lake in Cable, Wisconsin Unrelenting hilly terrain over moderately technical trails through deep forest with many wilderness lakes. Lots of climbing and contoured trail. Two cut offs for shorter ride. Hildebrand Lake Loop of 3 miles is the most technical of all the CAMBA...
	Rossland's Seven Summit Ridge Trail in Rossland, British Columbia The Seven Summit Trail, true to its name, is a 30.4 km ridge ride that pa** within a half hour ascent of seven major peaks in the Rossland area. Traversing above the well known Red Resort ski hill, the trail...
	Santos in Ocala, Florida 81,290 acres of pure off-road riding bliss. Santos is the largest and best known mountain biking park in the Ocala, Florida area. Santos official designation is Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.Greenwa**tretch many miles throughout the state of Florida.The greenway...
	Sassafras Loop in Rothrock State Forest, Pennsylvania From Greenwood Furnace State Park: From the parking lot at the park office along PA-305 turn left up Broad Mtn Rd. Turn Right on the snowmobile trail (shown on maps as Spencer). Follow snowmobile trail making a right at Telephone...
	Schaeffer Farms in Germantown, Maryland Good ride. People of all skills levels can be found on this network of trails. The trails are maintained by MORE and Montgomery County National Park and Planning Commision.
	Shingle Mill Pathway in Vanderbilt, Michigan A classic Michigan trail through the heart of elk country. This is trail is a part of the much longer (80 mile) High Country Pathway loop. Multiple loops, 2 mile, 6 mile, 10 mile or and 11 mile loop.
	Skookum Flats in Enumclaw, Washington Very technical single track with amazing scenery of the beautiful White River by Mt Ranier, cliffs, waterfalls, old growth. Tough small climbs and tricky descents, definetely not for beginners.
	Smith Creek Epic in Randle, Washington From the trailhead at the top of the Smith Creek drainage, take a good long look downstream at your hike-a-bike future. If you are still inclined to surf the pum down into Smith Creek (and then pedal back out), go...
	South Yuba Trail in Nevada City, California This is ADVANCED! We bought a map there. Ride out of town on Releif Road (gravel) Drop dpwn Missiouri Bar trail(ripping single track) Right at the river on to South Yuba Trail only a few feet above the river. Wil become hundereds...
	Spruce Knob Loop in Harman, West Virginia If you don't have a shuttle, start on the Fire Road at the Seneca Creek Trailhead, ride up the fire road to the top of Spruce Knob, 6 miles. Follow Huckleberry till you come to the first intersection, stay left...
	Switchgrass in Wilson, Kansas The mountain bike trail is a clockwise stacked loop system. It begins at the trailhead (go left at kiosk) in Switchgrass Campground with the Golden Belt Loop (aka, gold), then the Marina Loop (aka, purple), and finally the Hell Creek...
	Syllamo Trails in Mountain View, Arkansas Phase 1 is 22 miles of 3 connecting loops that are mostly excellent single track. Most of the Phase 1 trails are quite technical. The White River Bluff Loop is 4.5 miles. Portions of the trail are quite technical, but...
	Tahoe Rim Trail in Tahoe City, California The Tahoe Rim Trail encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin, crossing six counties, and two states. The trail overlaps with approximately fifty miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. On this trail you will find awesome...
	Tanasi Trail System in Ocoee, Tennessee Something for everyone! Chestnut Mtn Trail to Thunder Rock is fast and technical. Old Copper Road Trail is very flat and easy. Well maintained, and hard to get lost. Lots of fun for all levels. You can ride Old Copper...
	Telegraph Trail System - South in Durango, Colorado The Telegraph Trail System is a fantastic riding area located virtually in town! The "Trails 2000" organization has done a great job building and maintaining these trails. These are the trails that your bike is begging you to take a...
	The Southern Traverse in Harrisonburg, Virginia This ride has it all; twisty, smooth, steep, narrow, rough, mossy surface. The snaking trail follows the ridge south and is an amazing melody of smooth and fast downhills and technical rock gardens.
	Tsali Recreation Area in Bryson City, North Carolina Tsali features four singletrack loops that hug the banks of Fontana Lake. Super fast and flowy singletrack with mostly moderate climbs and amazing scenery. Daily usage alternates between horses and bikes so you don't have to worry about running into...
	Waldo Lake in Oakridge, Oregon One of the area's premier singletracks. Although this trail has no long uphill grinds or downhill bombs, It's still a real workout and a fun and challenging ride. The east side ambles through pine forests on a mostly smooth, rollercoaster...
	Warrior Creek At Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkesboro, North Carolina The latest edition to the Kerr Scott Reservoir trails(Dark Mountain, "OVT" Overmountain Victory Trail, Fish Dam Creek) located on the SW side of the reservoir and connected to the rest of the trails by the "OVT". The Warrior Creek trails...
	Womble in Mt. Ida/hot Springs, Arkansas A 37-mile singletrack that rolls east-west along an Arka** mountain ridge, following the course of the Ouachita River. The trail begins at one North Fork Lake and ends at Lake Ouachita. It pa** through the thick hardwoods and dark pines...