The best MTB trails in the Elk Mountains

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Mountain biking in the Elk Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Gunnison County. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

401 Trail loop — Gunnison National Forest	Expert 02:41 22.3km
Doctor Park Loop – Gunnison National Forest	Expert 03:17 31.3km
Teocalli Ridge – Gunnison National Forest	Intermediate 02:09 18.0km
Snodgrass, Lupine, Lower Loop — Crested Butte	Expert 02:57 35.4km
Deer Creek loop — Crested Butte	Intermediate 04:07 45.1km
Rim Trail loop — Aspen	Intermediate 01:50 18.2km
Monte Carlo to English Trim loop — Colorado River Valley Field Office	Intermediate 01:15 11.8km
Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadman's Gulch loop — Crested Butte	Expert 03:34 31.2km
Baxter Gulch – Gunnison National Forest	Expert 02:30 22.5km

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401 Trail loop — Gunnison National Forest
02:41
22.3km
8.3km/h
680m
680m
Expert
5.0
(5)
235
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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2
Doctor Park Loop – Gunnison National Forest
03:17
31.3km
9.5km/h
830m
820m
Expert
101
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Teocalli Ridge – Gunnison National Forest
02:09
18.0km
8.4km/h
640m
640m
Intermediate
75
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
Snodgrass, Lupine, Lower Loop — Crested Butte
02:57
35.4km
12.0km/h
560m
560m
Expert
60
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Deer Creek loop — Crested Butte
04:07
45.1km
11.0km/h
840m
840m
Intermediate
47
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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6
Rim Trail loop — Aspen
01:50
18.2km
10.0km/h
540m
540m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
44
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Monte Carlo to English Trim loop — Colorado River Valley Field Office
01:15
11.8km
9.4km/h
280m
280m
Intermediate
38
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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8
Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadman's Gulch loop — Crested Butte
03:34
31.2km
8.7km/h
1,000m
1,000m
Expert
5.0
(1)
33
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Baxter Gulch – Gunnison National Forest
02:30
22.5km
9.0km/h
680m
690m
Expert
29
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.