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.
A super soaker of a day we are having this Monday!
⛈️ Might be best to let this storm saturation dry out for a day or two.
⚠️Reminder for tomorrow if dirt is sticking to your heels or tires please turn around to avoid trail damage.
Don’t be a trail rutter!
#respectrails #dontrutthetrail #stayoffwettrails #trailwork #utahtrails
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Today’s the day! Join us for the Silver Queen Loose Moose ribbon cutting and a ride on the newly completed trail. 🚵
Plans have changed slightly because of construction near the bottom of Loose Moose. We’ll gather near the Viking Yurt at the top of Silver Queen around 2:30 p.m. After the ribbon cutting, we’ll ride down Jenni’s and Drift Road to reach the section of the new trail that’s open.
Riding up? Meet us at the yurt around 2:30. It’s just under 7 miles uphill from the First Time Lot, and there’s a prize for making the climb! If you already reserved a bike haul pass, be ready at the MTF flag in the First Time Lot at 2:00 sharp. See you up there!
📹: TownLift
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🍁Fall colors are shaking in the trees, and soon they’ll be on the ground, so get out and enjoy the changing of the seasons before it’s stick and mud season!
⚠️Reminder: Last weekend to enjoy Bonanza Flat Trail and Tall T, before the seasonal closure for wildlife on Oct 1st!
🎀A ribbon will be cut on Sunday in celebration for the Grand Opening and completion of the top to bottom downhill run of the Silver Queen to Loose Moose. Meeting at the First Time Lot @ 2:00 p.m. if you have lift access or you can plan to be at the Viking Yurt at 2:30 p.m. There have been thoughts of combining the two trails names into one, like Queen Moose, Silver Moose, Moose Queen. Comment your thoughts below!
👛Part of the crew was back on Change Reaction for another week of berm building, lip shaping and dirt jumping. Things are starting to feel more put together again for a fun downhill send. There is still a hard closure for this trail until next week for riders’ safety.
🗿Payroll’s rock garden got reworked and the sinkhole berm is now a beautiful long berm, and other handwork was done on Link.
🚀 First Time Return’s section of off-camber tread was switched back to on-camber.
🛑The section of Loose Moose, just above the Drift Road will be closed for two weeks due to construction. A slight inconvenience for the grand opening, but an alternative plan has been worked out for Sunday.
🌞Enjoy the cool temps and those marvelous fall colors!
Cheers,
MTF
#utahtrails #trailcrew #trailwork #getoutthere #utahmountains
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Let’s cut the ribbon—and ride! Join us Sunday, September 27, to celebrate Silver Queen / Loose Moose, built for standard and adaptive mountain bikes.
Two ways to celebrate:
Lift up: Meet at the MTF flag in First Time Lot at 2 p.m. sharp, bike and gear ready. RSVP to mailto:Lora@MountainTrails.org by Friday, Sept. 25, for a bike haul pass.
Pedal up: Ribbon cutting at the top of Silver Queen near Viking Yurt around 2:30 p.m.
Trail-gating: First Time Lot around 3:30 p.m.
Thanks to Park City Mountain for the lift support—and everyone who made this trail possible!
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⚠️ Reminder: Last week to get up and enjoy Bonanza Flat trails and the changing of the seasons! Then the seasonal closure will begin October 1st to give wildlife extra space to prepare for the coming winter season.
This closure includes Bonanza Trail Loop and Tall T. Please be a good outdoor and public land steward and respect this boundary for wildlife’s Season of Rest.
A special thanks from the elk, moose, and deer that depend on it!
MTF
#utahtrails #seasonalclosure #lovewildplaces #respectwildlife #sharespacewithnature
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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.
