As the site of the first ever mountain bike world championships, Durango can be seen as one of the hometowns of adventure tourism. This quaint former frontier mining town, situated at the foot of the San Juan mountains, prides itself with having some of the best mountain biking in the state. And how could it not? Serving as the access point to the two-million acre San Juan national forest, aspiring adventurers have for decades been drawn to the town for its hundreds of miles of glorious singletrack through colorful and diverse natural terrain. In the mood for a casual cruise in the desert breeze? Ride the flowy loops of the family-friendly Spur Line Trails at Three Springs. Wish to test your quads and feel the mountain greenery? Opt for the panoramic climbs and blood-pumping descents of the Engineer Mountain trail. Durango has something for everyone, and once you visit, you won’t want to leave!
Over 2,000 miles of scenic off-road tracks for riders of all skill levels
Amazing terrain diversity, with tracks sprawling from mountains to deserts
Plenty of advanced high-adrenaline, fast-reaction cliffside rides
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Colorado please refer to the Official Colorado Covid 19 Updates website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
Mountain bike rentals are available for an added fee of $40.00 for the Basic Hardtail model, and $89.00 for the Full Suspension model.
What’s not included:
You will need to be able to bike at least two hours, depending on the itinerary you choose. After booking, your guide will determine the group’s skill level and capabilities and cater the day to your specific abilities. Keep in mind, opting for the full day option means more biking, which is strenuous even if you stay on beginner level trails.
As long as you pedal on two wheels, you can book this adventure. A guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trail. You will progress at a level that is consistent with your comfort. Once you finally get the hang of trail riding, you will only want more!
Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Mountain biking in Durango can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Durango, most people fly into the Albuquerque International Sunport. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service to make the approximately 3.5 hour drive to Durango.
Once there, you can meet your guide at the scheduled time in the 2nd Ave Sports store in Durango. Alternatively, if you’re staying in Durango and you don’t have transportation, you contact your guide and arrange for them to pick you up at your hotel.
