Bicycle Trails, Pathways & Lanes
The trails listed on this page include everything from stand alone bicycle paths and trails to bicycle driving lanes. Bicycling is a great recreational and fitness activity - but don't forget it is also a great way to just get where you want to go.
Riverside Loop - Bicycling, Walking, Jogging, & Equestrian
This trail loop is still partially under construction. Trail is open for use.
Trail Location: Trail is in Riverside Park at the south end of Light Plant Road in Aztec. Trail Surface: Asphalt paved trail segment around 1/3-1/2 of the park connecting with woodchip trail segments.
Trail Terrain: The trail terrain is flat with some areas of mild grade elevation. Trail alternates along Animas River in some sections, along Elidge Ditch and around the Riverside Fishing Pond. Includes wooded wild land sections and open grassy park settings.
Other Accessible Amenities: Fishing Pond, BMX track, Softball field, Roping Arena, striped Soccer fields in season, 1 covered picnic area, children's playground, open grass areas, mature shade trees, portable toilets and parking.
Where does it go: Loop will connect to the Pedestrian Bridge joining Riverside Park and Hartman Park/Sports Complex across the Animas River on the Southeast side of the park. It will also connect with the proposed
'29 Bridge Access in the future.
Aztec Bicycle Lanes
The following maps are linked to from the
Farmington MPO website.
Existing Bike Lanes in the MPO
La Plata - Animas Cruise (Road Bike)- Aztec
Information coming soon!
Tour de San Juan Cruise (Road Bike) - Farmington
Information coming soon!