by Tyler Grimes This year, an estimated 10,000 recreationalists will utilize the Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mountain trail systems near Salida. Singletracks.com selected Salida’s trails as the number five spot on its “Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in North America.” The January edition of Elevation Outdoors featured Salida for its year-round mountain biking possibilities. Given the weather and quality of riding, the growing popularity of Salida trails is no surprise; the shock is that most trails did not exist 10 years ago. Locals and visitors who ride the trails, and business owners who benefit from the increased tourism the trails ...
