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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Phil's World | Intermediate | 27 | |
Cortez |
| 2. | The Whole Enchilada | Advanced | 26 | |
Moab |
| 3. | Downieville Downhill | Advanced | 16.0 | |
Downieville |
| 4. | Whistler Mountain Bike Park | Intermediate | 40 | |
Whistler |
| 5. | 18 Road Trails / North Fruita Desert | Intermediate | 40 | |
Fruita |
| 6. | Copper Harbor Trails | Advanced | 37 | |
Copper Harbor |
| 7. | Arizona Trail | Intermediate | 800.0 | |
Page |
| 8. | Colorado Trail | Intermediate | 535 | |
Durango |
| 9. | Santos | Intermediate | 85 | |
Ocala |
| 10. | Kingdom Trails | Intermediate | 110.0 | |
East Burke |
| 11. | Buffalo Creek | Intermediate | 14.0 | |
Pine |
| 12. | Cuyuna Lakes | Intermediate | 25 | |
Ironton |
| 13. | Amasa Back Area | Advanced | 20 | |
Moab |
| 14. | Tsali Recreation Area | Intermediate | 30.0 | |
Bryson City |
| 15. | Monarch Crest Trail | Advanced | 35.0 | |
Salida |
| 16. | Griffin Bike Park | Intermediate | 17 | |
Terre Haute |
| 17. | Allegrippis Trails | Intermediate | 30 | |
Huntingdon |
| 18. | Coldwater Mountain | Intermediate | 30 | |
Anniston |
| 19. | Forest Of Nisene Marks and Soquel Demonstration Forest | Advanced | 20.0 | |
Santa Cruz |
| 20. | Doctor Park | Advanced | 23.0 | |
Crested Butte |
| 21. | Pinhoti Trail | Advanced | 100 | |
Dalton |
| 22. | Slaughter Pen Trail | Intermediate | 15 | |
Bentonville |
| 23. | Alafia River State Park | Intermediate | 14 | |
Brandon |
| 24. | Brown County Park | Intermediate | 30 | |
Nashville |
| 25. | Bent Creek | Intermediate | 30.0 | |
Asheville |
| 26. | Bull / Jake Mountain | Intermediate | 30 | |
Dahlonega |
| 27. | Slickrock | Advanced | 10.7 | |
Moab |
| 28. | Grand Targhee Bike Park | Intermediate | 47.0 | |
Alta |
| 29. | Bear Creek | Intermediate | 10.0 | |
Ellijay |
| 30. | Blankets Creek | Intermediate | 15 | |
Woodstock |
| 31. | Hangover | Expert | 3.0 | |
Sedona |
| 32. | Carvin's Cove Trail system | Intermediate | 30.0 | |
Roanoke |
| 33. | Mag 7 | Intermediate | 25 | |
Moab |
| 34. | Five Points | Intermediate | 20.0 | |
Trenton |
| 35. | Tahoe Rim Trail | Intermediate | 165.0 | |
Tahoe City |
| 36. | Alpine Trail | Intermediate | 20.0 | |
Oakridge |
| 37. | Black Mountain | Advanced | 5.1 | |
Brevard |
| 38. | Lunch Loops | Advanced | 50 | |
Grand Junction |
| 39. | Swope Park Trail | Intermediate | 10.0 | |
Kansas City |
| 40. | Rothrock State Forest | Advanced | 100.0 | |
State College |
| 41. | South Hills Trail System | Intermediate | 75.0 | |
Helena |
| 42. | Forks Area Trail System (FATS) | Intermediate | 37 | |
Clarks Hill |
| 43. | Apex Park | Advanced | 8 | |
Golden |
| 44. | Highland Mountain Bike Park | Advanced | 20.0 | |
Tilton |
| 45. | Arkansas Hills | Advanced | 20.0 | |
Salida |
| 46. | Camp Tamarancho | Intermediate | 10 | |
Marin |
| 47. | Galbraith Mountain | Intermediate | 64.0 | |
Bellingham |
| 48. | Aska Trail System | Intermediate | 15.0 | |
Blue Ridge |
| 49. | Switchgrass | Intermediate | 22.0 | |
Wilson |
| 50. | Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve | Intermediate | 20 | |
Tampa |
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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.