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Meet the 2025 Trail Crew
May 13, 2025
May has traditionally marked the kickoff to the dirt season here in Park City, a time when we welcome back our seasonal staff and on occasion, bring new faces into the fray. Such is the case this year with four new hires. More oft …
We’ll Be Just Fine
March 10, 2025
In this, my 44th newsletter message as the executive director, I thank you all for reading, caring about and donating to Mountain Trails Foundation. It is supporters like you who keep the crew rolling with confidence. As you can imagine, the buzz …
February Trail Report
February 2, 2025
It’s February 2nd, Groundhog Day, and earlier this morning in Punxsutawney PA, the town’s namesake rodent soothsayer, Punxsutawney Phil, allegedly saw his shadow, suggesting six more weeks of winter. Meteorological science aside, here in Park Cit …
30,000 Foot View
October 4, 2024
“From the flight deck, we’ve reached our cruising altitude of 31,000 feet”, says the pilot over the intercom. I’m on the front end of a 7- hour flight to upstate NY for my niece’s wedding and the only trails in sight are of the vaporous con-trail …
Falling for Trails – July Trail Report
July 13, 2024
All trail projects begin with a unique vision, an idea based on a specific need or purpose with some challenge, fun factor and a little dose of adventure. Lines are drawn on maps, a detailed planning process is initiated, stakeholder approval is reques …
Round Valley Express Success
July 11, 2024
We are proud to announce the grand re-opening of Round Valley Express trail. This newly improved and aligned pathway provides a contiguous 3-mile connection between Quinn’s Junction trailhead and Highland Dr., traversing the center of Round Valley. Thi …
National Trails Day Overwhelming Success!
June 19, 2024
National Trails Day, an annual celebration of the delectation of dirt, was this past Saturday, June 1st. It’s always been our biggest volunteer event of the season and we can typically expect anywhere between 30-70 volunteers to participate. This year …
Round Valley Improvements Underway
May 17, 2024
You might have noticed that we’ve begun work on Round Valley Express. Our goal is to improve existing trails to create a safe, and sustainable soft-surface pathway connection through Round Valley. This project will provide a myriad of long-term, year-r …
Trail Origin Story of The Month
February 7, 2024
Rademan Ridge Rademan Ridge (ray-duh-man) is one of Round Valley’s original trails. Bryce and Myles Rademan at SkyRidge Trails This double track once served as a ranch and mining road girded with barbed wire fence. Nowadays, it is a staple for connecti …
