Mountain Biking in Park City
Information below: Courtesey of www.utahmountainbiking.com
Bald Mountain Loop (Parley's Great Western). This is a rough up-and-down ridgeline ride, and fairly long. The loop starts on the East Canyon Road and climbs up Little Emigration Canyon. At Big Mountain Pass, it heads south to Jeremy Ranch. Season June to mid-October. Upper-intermediate technical, extensive climbing.
Dutch
Canyon. Excellent singletrack system, with multiple interconnected
loops in oak-maple hilly area near Midway. Depending out route
selected, easy technical to advanced skills. Season early-May
through mid-November.
Beaver Creek. ATV trail in the Uintah Mountains, follows the creek. Easy-moderate technical, gentle climbing. Joins White Pine, North Fork Scenic Byway. Season June through September.
Deer Valley. A Must-Ride Classic! Lift-served trails in Deer Valley Resort. Variety of singletrack of differing difficulty, some doubletrack. Some trails offer upper-advanced level technical with stunt opportunities. Connections to other Park City area trails. Season July through September.
Gambel Oak Loop. This southeastern Park City loop uses the easier singletrack Gambel Oak to climb, then rocks through narrow advanced tech trail around the mountain. Option of Lost Prospector to eliminate some of the technical section. Light climbing. Season May through October.
Glenwild Loop. This loop lies across the freeway from Park City. Easier technical, moderate climbing. One of the earliest trails to open in Park City in the spring. Variable ecosystems. Season mid-May through October.
Jordanelle Perimeter. Follows shoreline of Jordanelle Reservoir around the north end, from Hailstone on the west to the Nature Center at the east end. Some up-and-down, easier technical, but a longer ride. Season mid-April through October.
Little South Fork of Provo. Singletrack downhill in the canyon of the Little South Fork from the top of the ridgeline. Mostly forested riding, some views. Long loop with paved and dirt road (significant climb) or shuttle. Up-and-back possible. Intermediate technical with some advanced sections, significant altitude change. Season June through September.
Lost Prospector. Easier singletrack with very little climbing. Loop ride uses section of Park City Town Trail to get to the singletrack, then uses the Rail Trail to complete the loop. Some switchbacks on the descent, but not tricky. Open about 4 weeks before other Park City trails. Intermediate technical, trivial climbing. Season May through mid-October.
Mid Mountain Trail. Editor's Pick for a "future" Classic! Long singletrack countours 8000-foot mark above Park City after initial climb. Intermediate technical, moderate climb, long ride. Season mid-June through September.
Mormon Trail. Singletrack climbs Little Emigration Canyon north of Jeremy Ranch to Big Mountain Pass. Intermediate technical, moderate climb. Connects to Mormon Pioneer Trail (see SLC section). Season May through October.
North Fork Scenic Byway. Cindered broad trail above the Provo River in the Uintahs. Short, but can connect to Beaver Creek or White Pine for longer ride. Easy technical, light climb. Season June through September.
Notch Mountain. Mean Uintah Mountain trail tours several lakes, with a tricky descent and a rough and brutal major climb. Advanced technical. Season June through September, check with ranger to see if trail is open to bicycles.
Park City Shadow Lake. Trails through Park City Mountain Resort up to Shadow Lake in the mountains west of the city. This page includes links to other Park City area trails. Suggest local trail map from a PC bike shop. Season June through September.
Pipeline-Village Trail Loop. Intermediate-tech cruiser downhill on Pipeline Trail, with easy climb on Village Trail to complete loop. Begins with short but brutal (1/2-mile) climb. Quick ride. Season June through September.
Provo North Fork. Doubletrack ride through a fairly flat area in the lower Uintah Mountains. Pine forest. Easy technical, slight climb. Season June through September.
Rail Trail. Broad, cindered trail over the old Union Pacific railroad route, 30 miles with multiple trailheads. Some areas flat, Wanship to Park City is moderate climb. Very easy technical. Season April through November.
Round Valley. Easy but long loop ride, also good singletrack out-and-back, located just northeast of Park City. Lower altitude -- probably the earliest trail completely free of snow in Park City in the spring. Mild climbing, some gentle switchbacks. Singletrack is easier-intermediate technical. Season late May through October.
Solamere Loop. Climb up and drop down three hills, run around a 4th, play on countless switchbacks. Views over Deer Valley, Jordanelle. Upper-intermediate technical, stiff climbing in three sections. Season June through September.
Soldier Hollow. Olympic cross-country ski venue with summer mountain biking on ski paths. Easier technical. Multiple possible trail combinations, climbing varies. Fee required. Season June through September.
Tour des Suds. Famous Classic Ride! Famous Park City uphill route features loop north through Park City trails, or southward loop to descend through Deer Valley. Forested ride, moderate climbing, upper-intermediate technical. Season June through September.
Town Loop. A Must-Ride Classic! Nice forested loop ride in Park City, includes Sweeney Switchbacks, John's Trail, and Gravedigger. Upper-intermediate technical, moderate climbing. Season June through September.
Wolverine Ridge. Forested ATV trail system on the north slope of the Uintah Mountains, near the Bear River. Rides vary from short-and-easy to long-and-brutal. Lily Lake is a nice ride for families; Wolverine Loop is for advanced riders. Season June through September.