Mountain Biking Guide

With six hundred miles of trails, it's not surprising why Winter Park has gained the title of trail bicycle Capital USA. At the resort alone you may find fifty miles of single-track trails accessible through chair lifts and marked with signs identifying talent level.

Once at the pinnacle of the lifts you may need to stop into the Sunspot for a fast bite to eat while enjoying the 360-degree perspectives of the encircling mountains. From there you can select runs like the Higher Arapahoe, the resort's downhill race course, or wind down The Long Trail for a 7-mile amateur ride.

In the Fraser Valley you can enjoy the trails of the Rocky Mountain badlands while cradled by impressive mountain perspectives all around. The trails follow babbling brooks, glide thru wildflower meadows and trek up rough mountains. All across the summer, there are races that are open to public and are available to several different ability levels. A major percentage of the races either start or end at Winter Park Resort, including the culmination The King of the Rockies. Repairs, rentals and shops are straightforward to find, whether or not you are at the resort, or downtown Winter Park.


You may find a wide selection of eateries and bars, with food that's quite as good as it is various. Music sounds better with a background like the Continental Divide, and you could find out for yourself, as there are music holidays and concerts taking place pretty much every weekend in the Summer. Events like the Jazz Holiday and the Food, Wine & Lager Holiday may need forward planning for stays in Winter Park. It might be very difficult to cover all the off-road bike trails of Winter Park and the Fraser Valley in one short article. once you get to here, there are a number of free trail bicycle trail guides that may be found at most firms. Stay just a 5 minute walk from the base of Winter Park Resort. Slope View Bed and Breakfast offers perspectives of the Continental Divide, unique conveniences and a well informed staff.