Mountain Biking

• The Snaggletooth Trail starts in the Town of Dove Creek and travels down to the bottom of the Dolores Canyon, taking bikers along the Dolores River. This is a good route, even in the summer heat as the river can provide a quick relief. The first 11 miles is an easy trip, taking the biker to the Pyramid. This is a turnaround point for most bikers as the road gets fairly rough after the Pyramid.
  At about 15 miles, the route drops off the embankment, through the cattails and crosses the river. Fording the river should not be attempted during high water, usually April through May. Check the Dolores River Hotline for flow information: (970) 882-7600. Do not cross the river if the flow is greater than two hundred cubic feet per second.
  After the Pyramid, the trail is listed as difficult for the next 10 miles remaining in the canyon. Many bikers take the full 26 mile trip during low water times. It is customary to have a person on the other end to shuttle bikers back to the Town of Dove Creek, or bikers can bike back to the Town of Dove Creek along Highway 141.
• Another popular bike trip is from the Town of Dove Creek to the Overlook Campground and back. The eight mile trip takes a person to the top of the Dolores Canyon, overlooking the Dolores River. There are several different directions for returning, should bikers like to see the farmlands of Dolores County.