Hiking & Biking
Cordillera property owners enjoy access to more than 3,000 acres of private open space that is carefully managed for scenic beauty, vegetative health, safety, and productive wildlife habitat.
Miles and miles of trails
Approximately 30 miles of trails have been developed within Cordillera and are continuously maintained to support summer hiking and winter snowshoeing. Some trail segments accommodate mountain biking while others are designed for horseback riding.
Cordillera residents also have access to expansive National Forest and wilderness lands at the Big Park trailhead located at the end of Gore Trail in the Summit.
Cordillera Online Trails Map
To access the most up-to-date trails map online, click on the button below. Use the trails map phone app instructions to save the map to your phone’s home screen for easy reference.
Cordillera Printable Trails Map
For offline use or for printing at home, a georeferenced PDF trails map is available at the button below. The recommended print size is 11×17 or larger. We’re happy to print trails maps for you at the CMD Admin Office, 408 Carterville Road.
How to Use the Trails Map with Avenza Maps
The PDF version of Cordillera’s trails map is also compatible with the Avenza Maps mobile app, which displays real-time GPS location on the map, even without cell service. To use the Cordillera trails map with Avenza Maps, tap the button below to open the PDF map in your mobile device’s browser. Then use your phone’s “share” or “open in” option to open the map in Avenza Maps.
Don’t yet have the Avenza Maps app? It must be downloaded to your device before following the above steps if you choose view the trails map in this way. Avenza Maps is available for iOS and for Android devices.
Motorized vehicles are not allowed on any trail, and pets must be on a leash at all times. During the spring calving season, a number of trail segments are closed to prevent disturbance to elk and deer.
Winter Activities
Residents have access to meticulously groomed Nordic and snowshoeing tracks in the winter.
Equestrian Trails
Bearcat Stables visitors and Equestrian Center participants access Cordillera’s horse trails. Cordillera residents also have access to expansive National Forest and wilderness lands at the Big Park trailhead located at the end of Gore Trail in the Summit.
Motorized vehicles are not allowed on any trail, and pets must be on a leash at all times. During the spring calving season, a number of trail segments are closed to prevent disturbance to elk and deer.
Biking
Road biking: Non-homeowner road bikers must register for Cordillera bicycle access to ride on the roads in Cordillera. Registration can be completed here, and stickers should be picked up at the gates. All cyclists are expected to follow the Cordillera Bicycle Rules and Regulations when biking in Cordillera.
Mountain Biking: Some segments of Cordillera trails accommodate mountain biking. Explore more on the Cordillera trails map.