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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 …
Welcome “Roy”
February 7, 2024
It’s official, the new groomer has a name, Roy! Short for corduroy, the name received 44% of the 700 votes cast via the engage Park City website. This Pisten Bully 100 snowcat will be used to groom Bonanza Flat and Round Valley (conditions permitting). …
Winter Trail Etiquette
February 2, 2024
Park City's Winter World of Trail Etiquette from Eclectic Brew Productions on Vimeo. Created by Park City Municipal’s Trails & Open Space Dept., this fun and informative video addresses some of the most common trail faux pas. Join local talent …
September Trail Report
September 13, 2023
Michelle, the dogs and I spent Labor Day weekend in the spectacular San Juan mountains of southern Colorado. Near the end our long drive home, as we skated through the last few lights of Cougar-Town, something caught the attention of our road-wea …
