Biking

Our national forests offer mountain bikers miles of roads and trails on which to ride. There are wide, quiet roads for beginners to get acquainted with their bikes and there are challenging, arduous trails that will test the advanced rider.  If you plan to strike out on your own to explore with your bike, it would be wise to buy a National Forest map. Please respect the rights of private landowners and always ask permission before you ride on their land. Also, be aware of the wilderness boundaries when you are riding on the trails. Bicycles are not allowed in the wilderness areas. 

E-Biking

Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes are allowed on motorized trails and roads on national forests and grasslands. 

Mountain Biking

Whether you are looking for an easy afternoon ride or a challenging chain-breaking opportunity, our national forests are the go-to place for mountain biking. Just remember, many of these trails are used by hikers and horseback riders so please make sure to think of your safety and the safety of others as you travel.

Road Cycling

Cycling is a great way to travel through National Forest System lands. The Manti-La Sal hosts many winding roads and mountain pass, ideal for slowly absorbing the beauty of central Utah as you pedal.

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Abajo - Harts Draw Recreation Area

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The Abajo - Harts Draw Recreation Area is located in southeastern Utah west of Monticello, south of Canyonlands National Park and north of Blanding, Utah. The area extends from the east Forest…

Aspen Flat/Shay Ridge Trailhead

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This trailhead (TH) marks the beginning of the northern end of both the Aspen Flat and Shay Ridge Trails.  There is a dirt parking area here that is used for both trails.  The Shay Ridge…

Candland Mountain Trailhead

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The Candland Mountain Trail #5398 is 5.6 miles long.  It begins at Highway 31 and ends high on Candland Mountain.  It climbs 1,319 feet from 8,930 feet in elevation to 10,249 feet.  This trail…

Carpenter Ridge - Buckeye Recreation Area

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The Carpenter Ridge - Buckeye Recreation Area is located almost entirely in western Colorado on the east side of the La Sal Mountain range. It is nearly surrounded by state, private, tribal and BLM…

Elk Ridge Recreation Area

The Elk Ridge Recreation Area is located in San Juan County, Utah, west of Monticello and north of Blanding in southeastern Utah.  It lies west of Cottonwood Road to Elk Ridge, west to the Dark…

Ferron - Muddy Creek Recreation Area

The Ferron - Muddy Creek Recreation Area is a favorite for campers and fishers. It begins at Wagon Ridge Road on the north and extends south to the Forest Boundary. From foothills near Ferron, Utah…

Ferron/Price Ranger District and Office

The Manti-La Sal National Forest offers five Ranger Districts (RD) across the forest: Ferron/Price, Sanpete, Moab, Monticello, and the Supervisor's Office (SO).The Ferron/Price RD Office (Ferron,…

Fish Creek Campground

Fish Creek Campground is within the Spanish Fork - Scofield Recreation Area on the Manti-La Sal National Forest's Ferron/Price Ranger District. Fish Creek Campground is nestled adjacent to Fish Creek…

Gateway Recreation Area

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The Gateway Recreation Area is located in the La Sal Mountain Range and overlooks Castle Valley and the Colorado River. It extends from the northern Forest boundary south to Forest Road 207, from the…

Geyser Pass Trailhead

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This is a heavily used trailhead in the summer and fall by mountain bikers and hikers. It is the Whole Enchilada starting point as well as access to the following trails: Manns Peak, Geyser Pass,…