These Are Breathtaking Trails Every Mountain Biker Should Put on Their Bucket List

For mountain bikers, the U.S. is essentially a giant playground. From coast to coast, we’re spoiled with miles of twisting, thrilling, and breathtaking trails for riders of all levels. Some of these trails offer multi-day journeys, others are day-long excursions, and still others provide short-yet-epic thrills. The common denominator? They all promise a seriously fun, seriously memorable experience.

As everyone still tries to ride safe during COVID-19 concerns—riding solo or in smaller groups with people you know, having a mask handy—it’s also smart to know the rules of the trail or park before you decide to go. And you may not even have to go far to find unknown (to you) trails nearby. Consider checking out an app like Trailforks or Viewranger to find the best mountain bike trails near you.

To get you started on scouring the nation fo the best trails, we ran down 15 of the best places in the country to get rad.