This list of the best mountain bike trails is based on activity and reviews from Singletracks users around the world and is updated regularly*. While many of the top spots are places to ride in the United States, there are amazing trails to explore in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and beyond. Add some trails to your bucket list and read more about the best mountain bike trails in the world.
Rank | Trail Name | Difficulty | Length (mi) | Rating | City |
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1. | The Whole Enchilada | Advanced | 26 | Moab | |
2. | Colorado Trail | Intermediate | 535.0 | Denver | |
3. | Dupont State Forest | Intermediate | 80 | Brevard | |
4. | Santos | Intermediate | 85 | Ocala | |
5. | Monarch Crest Trail | Advanced | 35.0 | Salida | |
6. | Blankets Creek | Intermediate | 15 | Woodstock | |
7. | Alafia River State Park | Intermediate | 14.0 | Brandon | |
8. | Tsali Recreation Area | Intermediate | 30.0 | Bryson City | |
9. | 18 Road Trails / North Fruita Desert | Intermediate | 40.0 | Fruita | |
10. | Forks Area Trail System (FATS) | Intermediate | 37.0 | Clarks Hill | |
11. | Kingdom Trails | Intermediate | 110.0 | East Burke | |
12. | Kerr Scott Trails | Intermediate | 45.0 | Wilkesboro | |
13. | Copper Harbor Trails | Advanced | 37.0 | Copper Harbor | |
14. | Warrior Creek (Kerr Scott Trails) | Intermediate | 9.3 | Wilkesboro | |
15. | Porcupine Rim (The Whole Enchilada) | Advanced | 3.4 | Moab | |
16. | Cuyuna Lakes | Intermediate | 25.0 | Ironton | |
17. | Gooseberry Mesa | Advanced | 30.0 | Hurricane | |
18. | Oak Mountain State Park Bump Trail | Intermediate | 18.0 | Birmingham | |
19. | Griffin Bike Park | Intermediate | 17 | Haute | |
20. | Mt. Zion Bike Trails | Intermediate | 9.0 | Brookhaven | |
21. | Downieville Downhill | Advanced | 16.0 | Downieville | |
22. | Buffalo Creek | Intermediate | 14.0 | Pine | |
23. | Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve | Intermediate | 20 | Tampa | |
24. | Allegrippis Trails | Intermediate | 30.0 | Huntingdon | |
25. | Noquemanon Trails Network: South Marquette Trails | Advanced | 40.0 | Marquette | |
26. | Forest Of Nisene Marks and Soquel Demonstration Forest | Advanced | 20.0 | Santa Cruz | |
27. | Coldwater Mountain | Intermediate | 30.0 | Anniston | |
28. | Brown County Park | Intermediate | 30.0 | Nashville | |
29. | Bent Creek | Intermediate | 30.0 | Asheville | |
30. | Captain Ahab (Amasa Back Area) | Advanced | 3.8 | Moab | |
31. | Patapsco Valley State Park (Avalon Area) | Intermediate | 25.0 | Ellicott City | |
32. | Hydrocut | Intermediate | 16.0 | Kitchener/waterloo | |
33. | Sherman Branch Park Mtb Trail | Intermediate | 11.0 | Charlotte | |
34. | Kokopelli Area Trails | Intermediate | 40.0 | Fruita | |
35. | Flat Rock Ranch | Intermediate | 28.0 | Comfort | |
36. | Perry Hill | Intermediate | 15.0 | Waterbury | |
37. | Ridgeline Trail #65 (Dupont State Forest) | Intermediate | 1.1 | Brevard | |
38. | Doctor Park | Advanced | 23.0 | Crested Butte | |
39. | Trail 401 | Intermediate | 14.0 | Crested Butte | |
40. | Mountain Laurel Trails | Intermediate | 11.0 | Horsepasture | |
41. | Bear Brook | Intermediate | 11.0 | Allenstown | |
42. | Two Rivers Bike Park | Intermediate | 15.0 | Highlandville | |
43. | Slaughter Pen Trail | Intermediate | 15.0 | Bentonville | |
44. | DTE Energy Foundation Trail | Intermediate | 22.0 | Chelsea | |
45. | Markham Park | Advanced | 13.0 | Sunrise | |
46. | Mckenzie River Trail | Intermediate | 26.0 | Eugene | |
47. | Palo Duro Canyon | Intermediate | 26.0 | Canyon | |
48. | Mountwood | Intermediate | 35.0 | Parkersburg | |
49. | Hiline | Expert | 5.0 | Sedona | |
50. | Slickrock | Advanced | 10.7 | Moab |
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*Singletracks members have ranked the best mountain bike trails in the world using our unique trail ranking algorithm. The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors: average trail rating, number of members who have ridden the MTB trail, and the number of members who want to ride the MTB trail. Disagree with our list of the top mountain bike trails in the world? Please search the trail database for your favorite trails and add your review.