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Visiting Tips

The trails in the Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mountain trail systems are ride-able almost year round due to the arid climate and the Salida "bubble". 

The Monarch Crest and other high country trails (Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail, Canyon Creek) are usually snowed in until mid-summer. Be prepared for afternoon storms when riding those alpine trails. 

Free camping on BLM or Forest Service land starts 15-30 minutes away from the city of Salida. Please leave your spot cleaner than when you arrived. Salida is starting to feel the pressure of short & long-term visitors.

Food & Drink

Pizza and Local Brews: Amicas, Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub 
Caffeine or decaf; Café Dawn. 
AM and PM Burritos: Mo Burrito! 
Pizza (and local brews): Amicas and Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub. 
Killer sandwiches: Sweeties. 
Beer: Soulcraft Brewing, with food container. 
Post-ride river watching: Boathouse Cantina or Seasons Café. 
Life music; Bensons or the Vic.

Recommended Routes in Salida - 14

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Favorite View of S Mountain from North Backbone.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

North Backbone Out-and-Back

6.2 mi 10.1 km 458' Up 139.52 m Up 457' Down 139.41 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

S-Mountain via Frontside

3.4 mi 5.5 km 496' Up 151.04 m Up 495' Down 151 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite View from the top of S-Mountain.
Intermediate Intermediate

S-Mountain via Backside

2.0 mi 3.2 km 492' Up 150.05 m Up 492' Down 149.99 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Spartan East
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Spartan Loop

5.7 mi 9.2 km 479' Up 146.03 m Up 478' Down 145.57 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Sand Dunes - Pano Loop

3.9 mi 6.3 km 924' Up 281.56 m Up 924' Down 281.5 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Cottonwood Gulch to Rumba Ridge Viewpoint

12.2 mi 19.6 km 1,836' Up 559.67 m Up 1,836' Down 559.66 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Views of the Sawatch Range from Double Rainbow.
Intermediate Intermediate

Double Rainbow - Pot-O-Gold Out-and-Back

11.9 mi 19.2 km 1,510' Up 460.25 m Up 1,510' Down 460.21 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite View from the top.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Race Track Loop

3.0 mi 4.8 km 487' Up 148.34 m Up 479' Down 146.1 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Rise-n-Shine trail.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Rise-n-Shine - Frontside Loop

7.2 mi 11.6 km 779' Up 237.58 m Up 779' Down 237.56 m Down

Salida, CO
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Salida Hiking

  • 68 Miles 109 Kilometers of Trail
  • 14 Recommended Routes
  • 28 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 42 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 8 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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2.7 mi 4.4 km #1Beasway Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
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0.8 mi 1.3 km #2Tenderfoot
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
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2.2 mi 3.6 km #3Rumba Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
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0.3 mi 0.6 km #4Poblano
Easy Easy
Salida, CO
Easy Easy
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0.7 mi 1.2 km #5Prospector Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #6Sgt Pepper
Intermediate Intermediate
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Intermediate Intermediate
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0.8 mi 1.4 km #7Pano Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
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Intermediate Intermediate
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0.4 mi 0.7 km #8Labyrinth
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Salida, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #9Backside
Intermediate Intermediate
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Intermediate Intermediate
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #10Spartan West
Easy Easy
Salida, CO
Easy Easy
Salida, CO

Photos of Salida - 30

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View from the top.
Jul 6, 2023 near Salida, CO
Rise-n-Shine trail.
Apr 11, 2024 near Salida, CO
View of S Mountain from North Backbone.
Apr 15, 2024 near Salida, CO
Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Apr 15, 2024 near Salida, CO
Spartan East
Apr 15, 2024 near Salida, CO
Frontside Trail near Loyal Duke's Grave.
May 5, 2024 near Salida, CO
View across Franz Lake
May 5, 2024 near Salida, CO
Little Rainbow, looking west toward the Sawatch Range.
May 27, 2024 near Salida, CO
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