Long-distance mountain bike trails are gaining popularity across the US and beyond, offering epic multi-day adventures from state-spanning routes to international destinations.
A mountain bike trip report from the bike park at Northstar Resort, California.
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Colorado delivered rocky technical climbing, hidden waterfalls, and wild turkeys across four new trails, from North Table Mountain's surprising challenges to Heil Valley Ranch's remote mountain character.
XC riders give DH mountain biking a try at Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, Colorado.
After six years away, the author returns to Colorado to test his lungs on high-altitude singletrack, starting with Betasso Preserve's fast and flowy trails.
Louisiana's Cypress Bend Resort offers five MTB loops with 190 feet of elevation change, proving purpose-built bike parks can thrive anywhere, even flat states.
An overview of machines designed for building trails.
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Montana Mining Co. acquires Dominican Republic mountain bike resort development, promising a "six-star" 700-acre year-round destination opening in October 2011.
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**Looking for epic singletrack? Here are five proven ways to search our database of 3,000+ mountain bike trails and find your next ride.**
California alone has over 13,000 miles of unauthorized trails on public lands, costing agencies money that could be spent on legitimate trail projects.
IMBA's new Gateway Trails initiative focuses on building beginner-friendly singletrack and pump tracks close to home, making mountain biking accessible without driving to distant destinations.
A lot of thought and planning goes into mountain bike trail design. Here's what it takes.
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Mountain biker wins $2.9 million lawsuit after hitting gate at Hartford reservoir, but such lawsuits threaten trail access for everyone.
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What is a bench cut, and how do you create one? We lay out the basics.
Singletracks members rate the most difficult mountain bike trails worldwide, with less than 1% earning the prestigious double black diamond designation.
When building mountain bike trails in limited space, designers must balance trail length with flow, avoid the gerbil-wheel effect, and minimize environmental impact.
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Paulding SORBA's April 17 trail work day at Mt. Tabor offers participants a free Disney World pass through Disney's volunteer program.
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Two groups clash over control of Florida's Graham Swamp trail, raising questions about whether individual maintainers or established clubs should manage public trails.
Illegal trail building on public lands threatens mountain biking access and undermines years of advocacy work by groups like IMBA and local clubs.
# Australian mountain biker publicly vows to defy trail ban and poses for newspaper photo, demonstrating exactly how NOT to advocate for trail access.
Five adventurers will attempt to become the first to circumnavigate Lake Baikal's 1,300-mile winter shoreline on 29er single speeds this month.
Time-saving tips for mountain bike trail builders.
Learn how to flag a flowy, well-drained trail by mastering momentum, avoiding ruts, and incorporating natural features while maintaining consistent speed throughout.
Learn to identify and utilize natural features like ridgelines, benches, and rock gardens when scouting terrain for your next mountain bike trail build.
Mountain bikers can stay safe during hunting season by wearing orange, riding mid-day, making noise, and checking for trail closures with land managers.
A basic guide to getting started with trail building.
IMBA urges mountain bikers to comment on North Carolina's State Parks plan by October 31, supporting expanded singletrack trail access and development.
IMBA adds five new Epic trails from Georgia to Washington, featuring technical challenges, stunning scenery, and world-class mountain biking adventures.
IMBA members score significant discounts from Syncros and other retailers, with a $30 membership easily paying for itself through savings on gear.
Singletracks explains its trail organization philosophy: why some named trails share listings, when to split long routes, and which trails qualify for inclusion.
Harbins Park's purpose-built mountain bike trails offer flowy beginner loops plus an advanced back section with bermed turns, jumps, and excellent facilities.
Singletracks celebrates 700 GPS trail maps covering 8,409 miles across four continents, with improved elevation profiles and easier uploads coming soon.
Singletracks launches interactive Google Map showing mountain bike trail locations worldwide, with user-submitted trailheads clustering to reveal individual pins when zoomed.
Jeff tackles 300 miles and five middle Georgia trail systems in one epic day, finding overgrown doubletrack, closed trails, and one hidden singletrack gem.
Easton funds carbon nanotube research while Australian government pays unemployed workers to build mountain bike trails in Queensland's Mary Valley.
Nearly 200 volunteers helped reroute eroded trails at Sope Creek on National Trails Day, with plans for new bike loops this fall.
# Oakridge, Oregon stakes its claim as mountain biking capital of the Northwest with over 500 miles of singletrack and craft beer.
Mountain bikers are being asked to join hikers and equestrians to save Japanese Gulch trails in Everett, WA from warehouse development.
# Controversial op-ed suggests hikers and mountain bikers should work together to protect wilderness areas, sparking heated debate in the comments section.
A $1 million Portland bike park, 30 miles of new Pennsylvania singletrack, and a $600,000 California trail expansion highlight spring's trail-building boom.
Spring's warming weather tempts mountain bikers onto wet trails, but riding muddy singletrack damages trails—opt for roads or better-drained alternatives instead.
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New York rider builds his own mountain bike park with miles of trails, terrain parks, and an indoor winter track.
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When Paul Maggy couldn't find good trails near Plattsburgh, NY, he built the Adirondack Bike Ranch with terrain parks and an indoor track.
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The Adirondack Bike Ranch opens this month offering terrain parks, trail systems, and indoor riding for just $25 annually.
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Florida's Santos trail system faces an 80% funding cut that could eliminate its freeride park, prompting mountain bikers to rally support.
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Raccoon Mountain's Small Intestines trail features unique "toilet bowl" sections where the trail loops quickly back on itself, showcasing creative modern trailbuilding techniques.
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While winter keeps many riders indoors, desert mountain bikers enjoy perfect weather—just watch out for tire-shredding thorns and skin-skewering cacti.
The Grand Mesa National Forest is seeking public input on creating a sustainable system of mountain bike routes across Colorado's Grand Mesa.
Mountain bikers brave freezing temps to clear erosion at Sope Creek, building goodwill while awaiting plans for new singletrack trails.
We kicked off the new year with a 16-mile ride at Alabama's Oak Mountain State Park, enjoying smooth climbs and fast descents.
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