Summer Trails Overview
400 MILES OF SINGLETRACK
Park City trails are open to hiking/trail-running, mountain biking and equestrian trail users. Ranging in altitude from 6,500’ to nearly 10,000’, the trail system spans the whole environmental scale. In a single excursion, trail users can experience everything from high-desert covered in sagebrush, mountain mahogany and rabbit brush to the archetypal high-altitude alpine environment.
Park City has been recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) as the first Gold Level Ride Center in the world and continues to share that status with five other destinations. Both the Mid Mountain trail and the 26-mile, Park City Epic- Armstrong & Pinecone combined with the Wasatch Crest & Mid Mtn, are recognized as IMBA Epic rides.
June – November
The season for alpine trails typically begins in June and runs through early November. Snowpack and rate of spring melt significantly impact the accessibility of trails above 7,000’. Trail crews must wait until trails are dry before they can begin clearing winter blow-downs and making necessary, post-winter repairs. Trails in the lower-lying areas of Park City, such as Round Valley and Glenwild dry out and can be accessible up to six weeks earlier than on-mountain trails.
Weather
Utah is known for dynamic and severe weather, especially on the Wasatch Back. During summer months, temperatures can vary as much as 40 degrees in a single day. Summer storms, though typically brief, often cause sudden downpours of heavy rain/hail with temperatures plummeting 25+ degrees and are usually accompanied by lightning. Keep an eye on the sky. If thunderheads begin to develop it is wise to get off the mountain quickly.
🌦️Mud season is upon us with a very wet beginning to the week, but trails should be dried out for some more brown pow action this weekend!
✏️It would be advised to let the Friday sun dry out higher elevation trails. Round Valley is rocking. If it is sticking to your heels or wheels, please turn around to prevent trail damage!
🕺The crew continued our snow dance with winter prep efforts painting and sticking markers in the ground, flagging single track routes, and cleaning and sharpening summer tools for their winter rest.
🌲 A couple of trees were cleared on 9K and Change Reaction.
👄 Oakley Bike Park got some lip service.
🙌Silver Spur is finally and officially open to enjoy for the tail end of the season.
⚠️Reminder: Please be aware signs have been removed from parts of PCM and Deer Valley for winter preparations, so please double check what trails you are using if you are unsure!
🎃Happy Spooky Season!
MTF
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⚠️ Warning: Empire Pass Parking closed for the construction of the winter Bonanza Warming Hut/Yurt.
We will keep you updated here with any delays as we receive them.
Photo is from today, Wed. Oct 14th, showing quite the soggy conditions up top.
❗️Reminder if it is sticking to your heels or wheels to turn around and prevent trail damage.
Happy Hump day 🐫
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🍁The leaves are hanging on for another weekend.
The crew has been sprucing up Mojave this week. A drop was added; that is signed, and some jump takeoffs and landings will be soft.
🥶 The crew has also started our winter dances by getting winter operations prepped for Round Valley and Bonanza Flat.
⚠️Please be aware signs have been removed from parts of PCM and Deer Valley for winter preparations, so please double check what trails you are using if you are unsure!
🍾 Anchor Trees (hike only) was officially opened this weekend. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the celebration. A special thanks to our donors, volunteers and our trail crew!
Have a great weekend everyone!
MTF Crew
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A look back at Silver Queen ➡️Loose Moose transforming into a single downhill bike trail to send on 👏
A giant thanks to our donors for funding this project, our crew who designed and built it into existence, and the extra hands from our volunteers.
It was a true team effort, as most trails are!
⚠️Warning: Lower Section of Silver Queen is still closed for Rocky Mountain Power construction. At the Top of Jenni’s down to beginning of Loose Moose, which is also the recommended alternative route down.
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New trail, who’s this?
Join Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit Land Conservancy and Deer Valley Resort for the grand opening hike of the new Anchor Trees Trail on Tuesday, October 6 at noon.
Expect 1.3 miles, 800 feet of climbing and beautiful hike-only terrain.
Meet at the Daly West mine headframe near the Montage. Bring sturdy shoes, water and layers. Purple bus riders could win free prizes!
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Get Trail Maps and Trail Guides
We have paper maps as well as Prime Cuts guides for sale all over town (check your local bike shop). Or you may join the MTF and select maps and guides as your membership gift. We also have a variety of interactive map products you can use for free!
Maps
The most detailed, easiest to read maps can be sent to members with a minimum donation of $30.
Prime Cuts Guide Book
Prime Cuts 3 is THE guide book to the Park City area’s hiking, biking, mining history, flora and other tips from locals. The full guide will sent to members with a minimum donation of $30.
We also have an abbreviated online version for FREE!
Interactive Maps
Our custom interactive map is available on our website year round for free. It includes suggested routes and a custom route builder.
