The Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol (DPMBP) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization, whose goal is to promote responsible mountain biking, IMBA's "Rules of the Trail" and provide a service to all trail users. The Patrol is a member of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and the National Mountain Bike Patrol. Our mission is to educate, rather than enforce, through the promotion of "Tread Lightly" practices, IMBA "Rules of the Trail", and general low-impact/shared-use ethics. Patrollers also do trail maintenance and provide emergency medical care, mechanical advice and information on backcountry preparedness and trail conditions.
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, the DPMBP patrols trails within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest as well as other Front Range areas such as Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park. The Patrol works in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State Parks, and Larimer County Parks and Open Lands.
Our Meetings:
Member meetings are held monthly during the patrol season (March through October) and are open to the public. See the activities calendar to find out times and places.
Where We Patrol:
The Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol patrols trails within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, Lory State Park, and Horsetooth Mountain Park.
We work with these land management agencies to identify the specific trails to be patrolled, which currently include: (Primary trails in bold)
- Hewlett Gulch
- Old Flowers Road
- Mt. Margaret
- Young's Gulch
- Kelly Flats
- Jack's Gulch
- Pole Hill
- Dadd Gulch
- Cirque Meadows
- Green Ridge Road
- Lion Gulch
- Lower Crosier
- Lory State Park Trails
- Horsetooth Area Trails
Trail Maintenance:
Doing trail work is a key part of membership. Patrollers often participate in multiple trail-work projects throughout the season, working with the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State Parks, Larimer County Parks and Open Lands, and other service organizations.
Social/Training Rides:
We occasionally schedule non-patrol "social" rides to give potential members a chance to meet the patrollers and learn more about the patrol. Join us on a ride and check us out!
