The Adventure Cycling Association just mapped a 3,700-mile gravel route from the Oregon Coast to the Mississippi River that balances wild, remote riding with predictable resupply towns.
The new six-mile trail system at Echo Lake will bring berms, jumps, and gravity-focused riding to Rhode Island—a region where riders currently drive two hours just to find flow.
From private bike parks in Idaho to technical masterpieces in Quebec, 2025 delivered some of the best new mountain bike trails we've ever seen.
We want to know if you keep some of the trails you ride a secret, and if so, why.
Belvoir Ranch will open with 12+ miles of new singletrack next year, with plans to expand to 30 miles and eventually connect with trail systems across the Colorado border.
Delta is building a 26-mile trail system just six miles from town, with plans to eventually expand to 100 miles of singletrack that could make it Colorado's next major mountain biking destination.
Local officials have repeatedly blocked Panhandle Bike Ranch from operating despite regulatory approvals and overwhelming support from the local community.
The Huntsville Mountain Bike Association has built 20 kilometers of trails across three different properties since 2018, transforming a small Ontario town into an emerging mountain bike destination that now hosts Canadian Enduro Series races.
Vermont has been on a trail building tear, and now, this small Northeastern state is one of the best MTB destinations in the USA. Here are five must-ride trails.
The "birthplace of freeride" enjoys an $18 million CAD benefit per year from mountain biking.
A small community ski resort is transforming into a year-round destination with an ambitious trail building project that will link nearly 40 miles of singletrack across some of the most dramatic terrain in the North Cascades.
The Barkeater Trails Alliance added four new trails to the East Branch trail system this year, expanding the network's vertical reach and trail difficulty options.
Omaha, NE, is digging up Tranquility Park to bury two different pipelines and closing the MTB trails until July 2027. But it's not all bad news, as the trails will come back refreshed and better than ever.
California's ambitious Connected Communities project has completed its first town-to-town singletrack connection, linking Quincy and Taylorsville with 13.5 miles of trail.
Mt. Buller, Australia, is re-opening its lifts to downhill mountain bikers and adding 10km of new trails during the 2025/26 season.
After 20 years of building trails and earning community trust, the Ukiah Valley Trail Group has finally secured approval to construct 22 miles of mountain bike trails climbing 2,000 feet up Lookout Peak.
Foothills Watershed in Old Fort, NC, is adding 5 miles of jump lines and tech trails on 525 vertical feet of terrain.
Court rulings have made liability waivers worthless in Oregon, and now ski resorts are facing dramatically increased insurance costs. The future of downhill mountain biking in Oregon is at stake.
Cincinnati plans to build 255 miles of singletrack MTB trails by 2030.
Canada's most populous province boasts a well-developed MTB scene, including rocky, challenging trails in the north.
With ample educational opportunities, a clear path for career progression, and promising salary prospects, mountain bike trail building has grown into a viable career path.
A small but growing network of purpose-built trails and backcountry singletrack is putting Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort on the map — and a mountaintop yurt makes it possible to roll out of bed and straight onto the trail.
The new Rock Yard at Turkey Mountain brings 5 intermediate to pro-level jump lines to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
We talk with Nick Ryan, Trails Coordinator for the Copper Harbor Trail Club, about ongoing projects and the future of this renowned mountain biking destination.
Mountain bike tourism is a major economic driver for Waterbury, VT — and the trails are a major reason many residents live there, too.
Explore Brevard, North Carolina, where you'll find exceptional mountain biking trails, stunning vistas, and a vibrant outdoor culture perfect for both thrill-seekers and casual riders alike.
Mountain bike trails that are laid out in a loop have a different vibe than those that are designed to be ridden out-and-back.
Over 100 new miles have been approved for the Velomont Trail, one of the USA's most ambitious trail building projects.
Sioux Falls, SD might not have mountains, but local advocates just built 4.3 miles of flowing XC and downhill trails on the tallest hills around — with plans for 13-15 miles total.
Utah plans to build a paved bike path within one mile of 95% of the state's residents.
Rooney Farm will soon be home to 10-15 miles of MTB trails, creating a unique agritourism destination in Vermont.
After sitting abandoned for over a decade, the historic Mt. Telemark ski area has been reborn as a free public bike park with 16 miles of flow trails, berms, and jumps — bringing a new style of riding to Cable, WI.
The all-new Mud Springs trail system is bringing an entirely new style of mountain biking to Moab, UT: berms and flow.
Despite a serious lack of public land, Texas mountain bikers have carved out fantastic trails across the Lone Star State — from desert singletrack in El Paso to lift-served downhill in the Hill Country.
Seattle, Washington, is bringing purpose-built MTB trails into the heart of the city.
Woodward PA will launch its first overnight mountain bike camps in 2026, featuring dedicated trails, skills parks, and professional coaching for youth ages 7-17.
Jarrod Harris is all-in at Jarrod's Place bike park in Georgia where he and his team have built something special while learning a lot along the way.
One of Massachusetts' tallest mountains is now home to the Purple Valley MTB trails.
The Kingdom Trails have undergone significant changes over the past five years to expand and make them better than ever.
Nominate your favorite new MTB trails for our 2025 trail awards.
IMBA's new "Trail Town" designation offers a more affordable alternative to the Ride Center program.
Rothrock State Forest is transforming into a modern MTB network of epic proportions thanks to 50 new miles of singletrack.
While the Raptor Route was intended to offer a safer alternative to Porcupine Rim, two-way traffic has made the ride hazardous. Moab is working to fix that with a new climbing trail.
While Quebec is a massive province, all the best MTB trails are located near the southern border.
After 25 years of turning a blind eye to illegal trail building, a Vermont water district has shut down the beloved Waterworks MTB trails.
Hamilton County's proposed land swap would preserve 1,300 acres of farmland—but potentially destroy a popular MTB trail at Enterprise South in Tennessee.
When the Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Association asked a historic luxury resort for permission to build trails, they kicked off an unlikely partnership that's bringing a new crowd to one of Vermont's wealthiest towns.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, has added top-tier MTB trails to its portfolio — and more are planned for construction in 2026.
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