Biking in Delta County
Here on Our Side of the Divide crowds are few and far between. There is a growing network of trails for use and more are being considered in the Master Trails Plan for the county. Working with our partners at DAMBike Association, BLM, USDA Forest Service, COPMOBA, and other trail managers/advocates/organizations, we are updating our resources to provide you with good information to plan your biking adventure down the fresh trails of Delta County.
Road Biking Trails
Delta County has identifued twenty-four road bike routes that offer a variety of lengths and diverse scenery. Trail Map and Descriptions
Back River Road 19.5 Miles
Black Canyon Nat Park Lo 28 Miles
Black Mesa Crystal 35.5 Miles
Bone Mesa Loop 14 Miles
Cedar Road Loop 32 Miles
Currant Creek Ramble 30 Miles
Fruitgrower's Loop 27 Miles
Fruitland Mesa Loop 12 Miles
G-Out & G- In 25 Miles
Grand Mesa - Out & Back 32.5 Miles
Heaven & Hell 42 Miles
High Mesa Loop 44 Miles
Lamborn & Black Bridge L 30 Miles
Lamborn Quickie 17 Miles
McClure Pass 35 Miles
Needlerock Loop 32 Miles
Needlerock Short Loop 11.5 Miles
North River Road Loop 25 Miles
Orchard & Vineyard Long 50 Miles
Orchard & Vineyard Short 22.5 Miles
Pea Green Loop 17 Miles
Tongue Creek Ramble 31 Miles
Ute Trail Loop 32 Miles
Mountain Biking Trails
Delta County is just being discovered as a mountain biking dream setting. With terrain that various in altitude, geography, geology and length - you are sure to find more than a few trails that meet your needs for challenge and enjoyment. Unlike other regional mountain meccas, we offer a fresh approach for your biking fun. Our trails are not packed with other riders, this provides you with ample choices and room to express your true riding nature without navigating a crowd. If you are a crowd surfer, you will need to look somewhere else!
Please follow biking etiquette when on the trails and avoid them after rains when they may be muddy. Keep the trails in good riding condition.
Grand Mesa National Forest offers around 79 trail maps on their site. Here is a video of the Drop
Smith Mountain Trails
We know that your will want to stay once you get here. Visit our Lodging Page for information. We also have a number of campsites and dispersed camping areas. Check Out Recreation.Gov
Links for Resources
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forest