The Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations, As Chosen by the People

5. Salida, Colorado My hometown of Salida, Colorado graces this list at the number 5 spot, and with more than 75 trails and 528 miles of riding, it’s worthy. Also factor in that one of the most well-known trails in the country, the Monarch Crest, is located in the mountains above town, and you have …

5. Salida, Colorado

Monarch Crest. Photo: Greg Heil
Monarch Crest. Photo: Greg Heil

My hometown of Salida, Colorado graces this list at the number 5 spot, and with more than 75 trails and 528 miles of riding, it’s worthy. Also factor in that one of the most well-known trails in the country, the Monarch Crest, is located in the mountains above town, and you have a mountain bike mecca just begging for your knobbies to explore.