Explore the ultimate guide to US downhill mountain bike parks. From coast to coast, discover lift-served or shuttled rides for all levels.
Looking for some lift-served, gravity-fed fun? I’m a sucker for a good day at the bike park. I love flowing down machine-built trails and getting out of my comfort zone on larger bike park features.
There are dozens of mountain bike parks across the US from California to Vermont with a surprising number in between in the middle states (including Missouri, who knew?).
If you’re looking to try some lift-served mountain biking for the first time or you’re planning an awesome summer mountain bike road trip, I’ve gathered together a list of every downhill bike park in the US to help you plan your summer adventures!
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Please note: I do my best to keep this comprehensive post up-to-date. If you have information that is not listed or changes that need to be made, please drop me a line .
Get the most out of your lift-served summer!
Plan on road-tripping this summer? You need a Loam Pass! The Loam Pass is a new service for mountain bikers that allows you to visit bike parks and shuttled trail systems around the US. It’s kind of like the ICON pass but for mountain bikers.
The pass includes over 60 bike parks and shuttles in their network and they’re always working to add more.
So how does it work? Every pass holder gets two free days at each of the locations included in the pass as well as other perks like discounts on lodging. Some of these locations include:
And so many more! You can see all of the destinations
Alaska Bike Parks
Alyeska Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Friday – SundayMiles of trail: 14 milesLifts: 2 chairlifts e-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,348 ftWebsite: Alyeska Resort What makes it unique
Alyeska is the one and only bike park in Alaska. It’s located about an hour outside of Anchorage. Amazing views of the surrounding Chugach Mountain Range, glaciers, lush forests, and fjords. Alyeska hosts an annual mountain bike festival at the end of the season, usually in September. New to bike parks? Check out my Bike Parks 101 post.
Arizona Bike Parks
Sunrise Bike Park
Location: Season: May – OctoberOpen: Wednesday – SundayMiles of trail: 17 milesLifts: 2 chairlifts e-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,325 ftWebsite: Sunrise Park Resort What makes it unique
Arizona’s only bike park. Small-town, laid-back vibe. Owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Trails start at 11,100 feet. Arkansas Bike Parks
Lake Leatherwood Gravity Project
Location: Season: Year-roundOpen: Shuttle runs 7 days/weekMiles of trail: 6 miles (not including the nearby XC trails)Lifts: 1 shuttle buse-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? NoVertical drop: 372 ft What makes it unique
Seven downhill trails feature massive berms, tabletops, rock gardens, jumps, and huge features that I will probably never hit. Access two starting hubs via a shuttle bus that runs every 10-15 minutes. North Hub drops you into DH4, DH5, DH6, and DH7. South Hub is the launchpad for DH1, DH2, and DH3. Camping is available at the nearby Lake Leatherwood City Park. There are another dozen or so miles of cross-country trails around the Gravity bike park. Learn more in my detailed Lake Leatherwood bike park guide
Buffalo River Outdoor Center
Location: Season: Year-round depending on the weatherOpen: Shuttle runs 7 days/weekMiles of trail: 11 miles of downhill + 40 miles cross-countryLifts: 1 shuttle buse-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,300 ftWebsite: Buffalo Outdoor Center What makes it unique
BOC was originally a small river outfitter that offered floats down the Buffalo River (and still does), but has since been transformed into a premier wilderness resort with mountain bike trails. Upper Buffalo River bike trails are pedal-accessed and free to the public The Ponca Downhill trails can be accessed by a shuttle and are some of the best trails in the state! Cabins and camping are also available California Bike Parks
China Peak Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Saturday & SundayMiles of trail: 21 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Not sureBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,443 ftWebsite: China Peak Mountain Resort What makes it unique
Weekend-only bike park on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada about 4 hours east of San Francisco. Small crowd appeal Beautiful lake views Not a large park, but it has a good variety of trails for all levels of riders
Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
Location: Season: May/June (depending on snowpack) – SeptemberOpen: 7 days a weekMiles of trail: 80+ milesLifts: 1 gondola, 3 chairlifts, 1 bus shuttle e-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 3,100 ftWebsite: Mammoth Mountain What makes it unique
It’s huge! There are over 80 miles of trail to explore. You can even do a 2-hour descent back to town. Unique kitty-litter pumice (embrace the slide!). Absolutely stunning. Mammoth Mountain is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ridden. Lots of lift options so you can beat the crowds at the gondola. Great for mountain bikers who like ‘old-school’ riding. Mammoth isn’t known for jumps and features, although there are a few options for that. Learn more and plan your visit with my Mammoth Mountain Bike Park guide .
What Mammoth Mountain lacks in bike park features, it makes up for in views
Snow Summit Bike Park
Location: Season: June – OctoberOpen: 7 days a week, hours varyMiles of trail: 15 milesLifts: 2 chairlifts e-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,158 ftWebsite: Big Bear Mountain Resort What makes it unique
Partially built by Whistler’s Gravity Logic. One of the closest bike parks to Los Angeles (for better or worse…) Lots of bike park features like wooden ramps, dirt jumps, gnarly rock gardens, and flowy berms Santas Village and Snow Valley bike parks are a short drive away
Snow Valley Bike Park
Location: Season: May – OctoberOpen: Friday – SundayMiles of trail: 7 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 849 ftWebsite: Snow Valley Mountain Resort What makes it unique
Small bike park, but it has a pro jump line and a beginner-friendly flow trail. Free movie nights on select Fridays throughout the summer season. Access to a network of pedal-accessed cross-country trails. Check out nearby Exploration Trail for a unique ride. Santas Village and Snow Summit bike parks are a short drive away.
Mt. Shasta Bike Park
Location: Season: June – September (only open for events in 2023)Open: Only for eventsMiles of trail: 10 milesLifts: 2 chairliftse-bikes allowed? Not sureBike rentals? Not sureVertical drop: 705 ftWebsite: Mt. Shasta Bike Park What makes it unique
Great views of Mt. Shasta Only open for events, namely the California Enduro Series. You can also explore the area via shuttle with Shasta Gravity Adventures Check out additional miles of cross-country terrain in the Gateway Trail System where you can catch awesome views of Castle Crags, Lassen, and Mount Shasta.
Northstar Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Generally Thursday – MondayMiles of trail: 45+ milesLifts: 1 gondola, 2 chairlifts fte-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,062 ftWebsite: Northstar Bike Park What makes it unique
Legit gnarly trails (but also fast and flowy ones). It definitely caters to advanced riders, though. Lots of manmade features like wooden wall rides, paved berms, ramps, and drops. Loose and slidey terrain Long lift lines :/ Colorado Bike Parks
Beaver Creek Bike Park
Location: Season: May/June – SeptemberOpen: Daily (weekends only in the fall)Miles of trail: 46 miles of cross-country terrainLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Yes, but not on the lift Bike rentals? YesVertical drop: 2,100 ftWebsite: Beaver Creek Resort What makes it unique
Great for families or riders new to mountain biking. Trails are mainly easy to moderate cross-country singletrack through beautiful aspen grooves. There is no extreme downhill mountain biking to be found at Beaver Creek. Riders can choose to ride the bike haul up or the trails are also accessible via pedal-power. If you’re looking for more challenging terrain, head 30 minutes east to Vail Resort.
Copper Mountain Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 18 miles Lifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Yes Bike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,482 ftWebsite: Copper Mountain What makes it unique
Small and laid-back Colorado bike park and resort about 1 hour and 45 minutes west of Denver. You can get a Pedal Up Pass, which is free but you must register. There are plenty of other activities to enjoy at the resort such as hiking, swimming, an alpine coaster, and golf.
Crested Butte Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Daily (weekends only in the fall)Miles of trail: 30 miles Lifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Yes Bike rentals? YesVertical drop: 971 ftWebsite: Crested Butte Bike Park What makes it unique
Crested Butte is one of the most beautiful places in the West! Amazing aspen foliage in the fall Connect the bike park trails to the surrounding cross-country trails for longer runs and even more terrain. Full little town to enjoy post-laps
Granby Ranch Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Thursday – SundayMiles of trail: 61 miles including trails outside the bike park Lifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Not in the bike park, but they are allowed on XC trails Bike rentals? YesVertical drop: 839 ftWebsite: Granby Ranch What makes it unique
Located in the heart of Mountain Bike Capital USA between Winter Park, Arapaho National Forest, and Rocky Mountain National Park Popular but laid-back bike park Granby is known for its huge features, plenty of airtime, and wheel-smashing rock gardens, but over the past few years, the resort has made a big effort to put in more trails for all levels, including beginners. Granby Ranch also has a wide network of cross-country trails outside the bike park if you want to get your pedal on.
Keystone Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Thursday – MondayMiles of trail: 100+ miles including backcountry terrainLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 2,303 ftWebsite: Keystone Bike Park What makes it unique
Keystone Resort is home to one of the largest bike parks in the US with over 40 trails and 30 miles of lift-accessed singletrack. The park is known for its raw and rough terrain with aggressive descents, large drops, creative wood features, machine-built berms, and steep rock gardens, but there are plenty of trails for newer or younger riders, too. Keystone is a great place to progress as a mountain biker because there is such a wide variety of terrain. Keystone is also a hub for bigger backcountry rides that branch off from the Colorado Trail, expanding the park’s boundaries to over 100 miles of singletrack.
Telluride Bike Park
Location: Season: June – OctoberOpen: Daily (weekends only in the fall)Miles of trail: 17Lifts: 1 gondola and 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Yes, some restrictions applyBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,243 ftWebsite: Telluride Bike Park What makes it unique
The park was designed and built by the professional builders of Gravity Logic There are miles of additional cross-country trails in the surrounding area, making Telluride an epic destination for any mountain biker. I rode a small portion of the Telluride Bike Park when we did the Telluride to Moab Hut-to-Hut mountain bike ride .
Snowmass Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Daily (weekends only in the fall)Miles of trail: 50+ milesLifts: 1 gondola and 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 2,925 ftWebsite: Snowmass Bike Park What makes it unique
IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) has awarded Aspen’s Roaring Fork Valley (where Snowmass is located) a Gold-Level Ride Center status which means it’s one of the best places to mountain bike in the US. Enjoy the best of Colorado from meadows filled with wildflowers, beautiful aspen groves, mountain views, and alpine lakes.
Powderhorn Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Thursday – SundayMiles of trail: 13 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,650 ftWebsite: Powderhorn Mountain Resort What makes it unique
A small resort located on the western side of the state near Grand Junction. The trail crew is adding more and more trails and features each year. If you prefer pedaling, there are also uphill-dedicated trails. Curious about the Palisade Plunge? Read this first
Purgatory Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 45 milesLifts: 2 chairliftse-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,512 ftWebsite: Purgatory Bike Park What makes it unique
Dozens of miles of trail are located inside the park and there is also lift access to over 400 miles of backcountry singletrack. The first UCI World Downhill Championship was held at Purgatory in 1990 Purchase the Mountain Bike Power Pass for full access to Purgatory, Brian Head (Utah), and Pajarito (New Mexico) Bike Parks.
Steamboat Springs Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 40 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,056 ftWebsite: Steamboat Bike Park What makes it unique
Steamboat is investing over $200 million dollars on and around their mountain, so expect to see growth over the next few years. If you’re a true Coloradoan and like to lay down the miles, there are also multi-directional trails for the fitness-focused riders.
Trestle Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: Friday – SundayMiles of trail: 40+ milesLifts: 1 gondola, 2 chairliftse-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 2,680 ftWebsite: Trestle Bike Park What makes it unique
Trestle Bike Park is perhaps Colorado’s most popular and most dialed bike park. You’ll find terrain for all levels and with every feature imaginable. From fast and flowy singletrack to big jump lines to gnarly DH tech, Trestle has it all.
Vail Mountain Bike Park
Location: Season: June – September/OctoberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 63 milesLifts: 2 gondolase-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 2,214 ftWebsite: Vail Mountain Resort What makes it unique
With 343 miles of trails, Vail is a one-stop shop for mountain bikers. Not all of this terrain is within the bike park, but Vail does have a huge range of lift-served singletrack. If you’re looking for a cliche “Colorado Trail” ride hit up Grand Traverse Loop . It’s stunningly beautiful. Connecticut Bike Parks
Powder Ridge Bike Park
Location: Season: April – NovemberOpen: Wednesday – SaturdayMiles of trail: 7 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? NoBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 419 ftWebsite: Powder Ridge Bike Park What makes it unique
Connecticut’s first (and only) lift-served bike park. Offers a variety of professionally-built downhill singletrack with a few manmade features like drops and log rolls. Powder Ridge also supposedly has an airbag to practice jumps and tricks as well as paintball and other activities for the whole family. Georgia Bike Parks
Jarrod’s Place
Location: Season: Year-round (weather dependent)Open: DailyMiles of trail: 6 milesLifts: 1 shuttlee-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 745 ftWebsite: Jarrod’s Place What makes it unique
Jarrod’s Place is Georgia’s first and only bike park. It opened in early 2022 and has gotten rave reviews for its dialed, purpose-built trails suited for all levels from beginner to pro. A day or multi-month pass will get you unlimited shuttles and access to bathrooms and a bike wash station. Georgia is actually home to some really great riding, so plan to spend a few weeks exploring the trails in the northwestern part of the state. Idaho Bike Parks
Bogus Basin Bike Park
Location: Season: June – OctoberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 20 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? Yes, only in the bike parkBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 633 ftWebsite: Bogus Basin What makes it unique
Bogus Basin Bike Park is a non-profit, community-based recreation area located about 50 minutes outside of Boise, Idaho. Good variety of trails from beginner to pro Trails aren’t just confined to the bike park – there’s a huge network of cross-country terrain right next door.
Brundage Mountain Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 26 milesLifts: 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,555 ftWebsite: Brundage Mountain Resort What makes it unique
Large network of trails that keeps growing Good variety of downhill, freeride, and cross-country terrain Trails and features are focused on progression The park is located amidst the scenic beauty of the Payette National Forest
Schweitzer Mountain Bike Park
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 40 milesLifts: 1 chairlift & 1 shuttle for lower basin trailse-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 1,548 ftWebsite: Schweitzer Mountain Resort What makes it unique
Over 40 miles of trail within the park boundaries and dozens more in the adjoining Selkirk Recreation District Good variety of trails for all levels of riders Amazing views of Lake Pend Oreille and the surrounding Cabinet and Selkirk mountain ranges Schweitzer Mountain Resort is a family-friendly destination with a zip line, adventure camps, a trampoline jumper, and more
Silver Mountain Bike Park
Location: Season: May – OctoberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 40 milesLifts: 1 gondola, 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 3,400 ft Website: Silver Mountain Resort Bike Park What makes it unique
Voted the #1 bike park in the northwest for four years straight Has one of the largest vertical drops of any mountain bike park in North America at about 3,400 feet Newer riders can opt for the beginner-level terrain accessed by Chair 3 More advanced riders can hop on Silver Mountain’s 3-mile gondola (the longest in the US) Silver Mountain has everything from super flowy singletrack to rowdy, technical descents, and machine-built jump lines
Bald Mountain Bike Park @ Sun Valley
Location: Season: June – SeptemberOpen: DailyMiles of trail: 32 milesLifts: 1 gondola, 1 chairlifte-bikes allowed? YesBike rentals? YesVertical drop: 2,158 ft Website: Sun Valley Bike Park What makes it unique
