How to Find Mountain Biking Trails on Trails.com

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Wherever you are, or wherever you happen to be heading, in Canada, the United States, Mexico or the Caribbean, Trails.com can help you find scenic mountain biking trails to enjoy. Members can also search a huge database of other outdoor activities and things to do in North America's natural wonderlands.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Trails.com membership (recommended)
  • Credit Card (if purchasing a membership)

Use Trails.com to Find Mountain Biking Trails

Step1
Start your search for mountain biking trails by opening your Web browser and heading to the Trails.com homepage (see Resources below).
Step2
Enter your email address and password to log in to your account. If you don't already have an account, get your Visa, MasterCard or American Express card ready and click 'Start A Free Account' to get started signing up for a free, no-obligation 14-day trial membership.
Step3
Head for the 'Trail Finder' tab and click on the link once you've logged in.
Step4
Choose a U.S. state to search for mountain biking trails, or select a link from the accompanying menu. You can search by zip/postal code, keyword, country (Canada, the U.S., Mexico or Caribbean nations), most popular trails, and more.
Step5
Click on your choice of geographic region. You will then find yourself at a page listing the region's trails and trail maps. If, for example, you choose Georgia, this page will be titled 'Georgia Trails & Georgia Trail Maps.' Beneath the 'Georgia Outdoor Activities' heading, you will find a 'Biking Activities' sub-menu.
Step6
Click on the 'Mountain Biking' link for the region you've chosen.
Step7
Locate the 'Find Mountain Biking Trails In [Your Region]' section. You will find a list of links to more specific areas in the region you've chosen.
Step8
Click any link to be taken to a list of mountain biking trails in that area. Click 'Back' on your Web browser to return to the previous page and select a different area of the region.

Tips & Warnings

  • Get help with your Trails.com account by visiting their user-friendly 'Help' pages (see Resources below).
  • Take steps to safeguard your personal information when using the Internet. Erase your browser's cache files immediately after using your credit card online, and always log out when you finish your Trails.com session.
  • Guard your password. If you're working on a public or shared computer, always disable options that offer to save your username and/or password information.

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