Did access to trails influence your choice of where to live?

Jun 14, 2026

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A cyclist performing a jump on a mountain bike in a green park area surrounded by trees and modern buildings. A sign with park information is visible on the left, and a portion of a walking path is seen in the background. — File photo: Daniel Palma.

For mountain bikers, local trail access is important. And it’s not just about relocating across the country for better trail access; many of us choose to live in a certain part of town because it’s close to the trails. Having trails nearby makes it easy to get out for a ride, and for many, is an important quality-of-life issue.

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Did access to trails influence your choice of where to live?

Yes, it was the primary consideration
Yes, it was an important consideration
Yes, but it was a minor consideration
I didn’t consider trail access when deciding where to live

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If you said yes, did you choose to live in a trail town, or just closer to the trails in your town? Tell us in the comments below. And if you’re planning to move for better trail access, we’d love to hear about that as well!

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