What it does
MTB Project is a mountain-bike route directory with rider-contributed maps and photographs. It distinguishes trails from recommended rides and displays distance, ascent and difficulty on route cards.
Begin with a local riding area, then compare recommended rides against individual trail segments. A complete loop and one trail are different planning units, and the site makes that distinction visible. Distance, climbing and mixed difficulty labels help you decide which full descriptions to inspect.
Regional directories and a map provide alternatives to the top-rated feed. Favorites and check-ins use the shared Adventure Projects account. The riding information is community-contributed, so it should be combined with local closure notices and current trail conditions rather than treated as permission to ride every mapped segment. The mountain-bike focus is useful when a general walking map would omit riding-specific context.
Strengths
- Recommended rides and trail segments serve different planning tasks.
- Distance, climbing and difficulty are visible before opening a route.
Watch out for
- Mapped community trails still require checking local access and conditions.
Best for
- Mountain bikers researching riding areas and complete outings.
Sources
- MTB Project | Mountain Bike Trail Maps (Oct 26, 2026)