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. | Whistler Mountain Bike Park | Intermediate | 40 | |
Whistler |
| 4. | 18 Road Trails / North Fruita Desert | Intermediate | 40 | |
Fruita |
| 5. | Colorado Trail | Intermediate | 535 | |
Durango |
| 6. | Copper Harbor Trails | Advanced | 37 | |
Copper Harbor |
| 7. | Downieville Downhill | Advanced | 16.0 | |
Downieville |
| 8. | Santos | Intermediate | 85 | |
Ocala |
| 9. | Coldwater Mountain | Intermediate | 0 | |
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| 10. | Buffalo Creek | Intermediate | 14.0 | |
Pine |
| 11. | Cuyuna Lakes | Intermediate | 25 | |
Ironton |
| 12. | Tsali Recreation Area | Intermediate | 30 | |
Bryson City |
| 13. | Kingdom Trails | Intermediate | 110.0 | |
East Burke |
| 14. | Arizona Trail | Intermediate | 800.0 | |
Page |
| 15. | Griffin Bike Park | Intermediate | 17 | |
Terre Haute |
| 16. | Amasa Back Area | Advanced | 20 | |
Moab |
| 17. | Bent Creek | Intermediate | 30.0 | |
Asheville |
| 18. | Doctor Park | Advanced | 23.0 | |
Crested Butte |
| 19. | Monarch Crest Trail | Advanced | 35.0 | |
Salida |
| 20. | Allegrippis Trails | Intermediate | 30 | |
Huntingdon |
| 21. | Alafia River State Park | Intermediate | 20 | |
Lithia |
| 22. | Brown County Park | Intermediate | 30 | |
Nashville |
| 23. | Pinhoti Trail | Advanced | 100 | |
Dalton |
| 24. | Forest Of Nisene Marks and Soquel Demonstration Forest | Advanced | 20.0 | |
Santa Cruz |
| 25. | DuPont State Recreational Forest | Intermediate | 80 | |
Brevard |
| 26. | Slickrock | Advanced | 10.7 | |
Moab |
| 27. | Grand Targhee Bike Park | Intermediate | 47.0 | |
Alta |
| 28. | Blankets Creek | Intermediate | 15 | |
Woodstock |
| 29. | Hangover | Expert | 3.0 | |
Sedona |
| 30. | Arkansas Hills | Advanced | 20.0 | |
Salida |
| 31. | Five Points | Intermediate | 20.0 | |
Trenton |
| 32. | Alpine Trail | Intermediate | 20.0 | |
Oakridge |
| 33. | Slaughter Pen Trail | Intermediate | 15 | |
Bentonville |
| 34. | Rothrock State Forest | Advanced | 100.0 | |
State College |
| 35. | Lunch Loops | Advanced | 50 | |
Grand Junction |
| 36. | Swope Park Trail | Intermediate | 10.0 | |
Kansas City |
| 37. | South Hills Trail System | Intermediate | 75.0 | |
Helena |
| 38. | Apex Park | Advanced | 8 | |
Golden |
| 39. | Bear Creek | Intermediate | 10.0 | |
Ellijay |
| 40. | Highland Mountain Bike Park | Advanced | 20.0 | |
Tilton |
| 41. | Carvin's Cove Trail system | Intermediate | 30.0 | |
Roanoke |
| 42. | Camp Tamarancho | Intermediate | 10 | |
Marin |
| 43. | Galbraith Mountain | Intermediate | 64.0 | |
Bellingham |
| 44. | Switchgrass | Intermediate | 22.0 | |
Wilson |
| 45. | Mag 7 | Intermediate | 25 | |
Moab |
| 46. | Black Mountain | Advanced | 5.1 | |
Brevard |
| 47. | Wasatch Crest | Intermediate | 4.5 | |
Salt Lake City |
| 48. | Tahoe Rim Trail | Intermediate | 165.0 | |
Tahoe City |
| 49. | USNWC | Intermediate | 45.0 | |
Charlotte |
| 50. | Mckenzie River Trail | Intermediate | 26 | |
Blue River |
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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.
