Mountain Biking

Mark your calendar! Mountain Biking comes to Mountain High June 14th, 2025. Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration with music, vendors, micro-brew beer specials and more. 

Hours

• Saturday 9am-4pm
• Sunday 9am-4pm  

Tickets may be up to $10 more at the resort. Purchase online to avoid the lines.

Purchase online to avoid the lines.

Season Pass Benefits (Adult Pass Only)

• 20% Off (4) Downhill Bike Tickets. Valid Any Weekend. No Blackouts.
• 10% Off Retail (West & North)
• 10% Off Mountain Bike Rentals
• 10% Off F&B (West & North. No alcohol.)
• FREE Disc Golf (Summer 2025)

Trail Map & Description

See the map below for details. Color Code

• Green Circle = Easier
• Blue Square = More Difficult
• Black Diamond = Most Difficult
• Double- Black Diamond = Extremely Difficult, Use Extra Caution

🟢- Lil Pines:

• Distance: 2.4 miles
• Description: Perfect for beginners, this trail let's you enhance your skills while also providing a comfortable feel. Lil Pines is the easiest route down and provides smooth, wide-open terrain. This trail has minimal obstacles and allows the rider to navigate with confidence.

🟦- Break Away:

• Distance: 0.85 miles 
• Description: True to its name, Break Away allows the rider to get off the beginner trail and get into the more technical terrain. Shorter of the trails, but accompanied by quick rollers and a step-down jump for a nice flow into the lower half of the mountain.

🟦- Coyote Creek:

• Distance: 3.2 miles
• Description: The longest and most technical of our runs. Coyote Creek's switchbacks, tight turns, and bigger jumps will put any intermediate rider's skills to the test. This trail is perfect for riders to improve on their technical abilities and still enjoying enough speed that you will want to be coming back for more.

Rules & Requirements

• At this time ONLY Class 1 E-Bikes (under 60 pounds) & standard pedal bicycles are permitted on our mountain bike trails.
• Minimum bike size is 20″
• Chairlift rides require shoes or sandals that fasten snuggly. Closed-toed footwear highly recommended.
• Flip-flops are not permitted on the chairlift.
• Must be at least 36″ tall to ride the chairlift.
• Guests 36″ – 52″ tall must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Guests 52″ and taller may ride without a guardian (though must have a liability release signed by a guardian 18 years or older)
• 2025/26 CALI and Base Season Passes do not provide access to summer activities, but CALI Pass Holders receive a discounted price off of Summer 2025 tickets.
• Animals are not permitted on the chairlift.
• No shot gun seats on bikes allowed on the lift.

Mountain Biking Safety

The Mountain Biker's Responsibility Code has been developed to help inform riders about the information, decision-making and actions every rider should know and take prior to and while riding on the variety of trails within a ski area’s trail network.

Similar to the 10 points of Your Responsibility Code, this code reminds riders that there are elements of risk in mountain biking that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Check with area employees to see if there are other local considerations for which you should be aware, such as wildlife.

Mountain Bike Checklist- For those riding own Bike

The trails of Mountain High Resort may be rough and demanding on both the bike and body.  Before riding always inspect your equipment or have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic.

• Ensure your helmet is in good shape and properly adjusted
• Inspect bike frame for cracks and damaged or dented areas.
• Ensure your brakes are adjusted properly to stop your bike while descending.
• Front and rear axles should be tight.
• Headset and stem must be secure with no looseness or play.
• Check that your tires are in good condition, with no tears or cuts in the sidewall.
• Handle bar and handle grips must be tight and unable to spin.  Seat and seat post need to be fastened securely.

Trail maps are available for guests that accurately depict mountain bike trails and appropriate levels of difficulty. WE highly recommend that for your own safety that you stay on designated, patrolled and Maintained Mountain High trails.

Take the time to read all On-mountain trail signage and pay attention to trail ratings. 

Future Construction 

Trail construction is taking place in 3 phases.  Phase I is underway and consists of 8 downhill trails totaling approximately 3 miles. Of the 8 downhill trails, 3 are designed to be easier, 4 will be more difficult and 1 will be most difficult.

The Phase I trail network will be served by the Blue Ridge Express chairlift at Mountain High’s West Resort. 

In addition to downhill trails, Mountain High is planning to implement a Skills Park where guests can practice their technique on small, stationary features such as:

• Roller to a small jump
• Wooden banks
• Wooden platforms to small drops

These training mechanisms are designed to help new participants get comfortable with their equipment before hitting the mountain. Mountain High also offers retail wear along with delicious food & beverage. Bike Rentals will be coming SOON.

Phase 2 will take place during the Summer of 2026 and consist of 5 more trails equating to roughly 6 more miles of terrain at its West Resort, primarily more difficult to most difficult.

Phase 3 is scheduled to take place Spring of 2027 and consist of another 5 miles of more difficult to advanced trails, also at its West Resort.

Says Ben Smith, Vice President & General Manager, “This is an incredibly exciting time and I thank the Forest Service along with everyone else who helped get us here."

Mountain Biking enthusiasts are encouraged to sign up for Mountain High’s weekly newsletter to receive updates on trail progress and opening dates.