What's new this year

E-bike trail access is still settling

Where you can ride an electric-assist bike depends on the class of e-bike and on the agency that runs the trail. Do not assume last year's answer still holds. Use the current trail rules and the land manager page.

E-bikes & the law →

Trails close and get muddy after rain

Singletrack takes time to dry out, and riding it wet leaves ruts that wreck the trail for everyone. If you're leaving tracks, turn around and come back another day. Read the trail-status page before you load the bike.

Mountain biking →

Beach advisories change weekly

Water quality at a swim beach can flip from one week to the next, so a clean day last month tells you nothing about today. Read the posted status before you swim. A clean-looking swimming hole is still untested natural water.

Beaches →

Seasons matter

Spring wildflowers and fall color are good hiking seasons, summer is for beaches and rail-trails, and fall brings hunters to shared public lands. In hunting season, wear blaze orange, make noise, and read the area's season notice.

Hunting hub →