The Best Winter Riding Destinations in the U.S.

"When the northern mountains lock up under snow and the daylight disappears before you finish work, winter riding becomes less about chasing hero dirt and more about finding places where the trails actually stay rideable. While some are lucky to live in a place where you can ride 365 days a year, others among us are far less lucky. While for many of us in snow-impacted states we prepare to make the transition winter sports or even to a proper off season;"

"Sedona is the closest thing mountain biking has to an all-winter sanctuary. Slickrock and decomposed granite drain almost instantly, temperatures linger in the 50s-60s, and the trail diversity is unmatched: Hiline's exposure, Hangover's commitment, Slim Shady's rhythm. Sedona gets busy, but for good reason-this place rides well 300 days a year. Add in events like Sedona Bike Fest and a strong community of riders who pedal year around and this is a must visit destination once winter sets in across the Rockies and beyond."

Warm, low-elevation desert regions across the U.S. deliver reliably rideable mountain-bike terrain through winter, with fast-draining surfaces and mild temperatures. Sedona features slickrock and decomposed granite that drain almost instantly, a wide variety of trails (Hiline, Hangover, Slim Shady), frequent riding days, and events like Sedona Bike Fest that support a year-round riding community. Tucson offers rougher, rockier desert riding, long XC miles, and Mt. Lemmon shuttles for big-mountain days, plus flowy options like Honeybee and technical rock gardens. Adapting goals or riding locally preserves cycling enjoyment during snowy months.

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