Top 4 Bike Parks in the Wasatch Range

For beginners and families, Maple Hollow Trailhead Park offers a family-friendly environment with intermediate trails and dedicated parking. Woodward Park City is also excellent for those new to the sport, providing progression zones and low-key riding areas to build skills. Deer Valley Resort Bike Park has beginner-friendly flow trails like Holy Roller, making it a good option for easing into mountain biking.

For advanced riders seeking a challenge, the Wasatch Crest Trail is a highly popular high-alpine route known for its epic downhill flow and technical sections. Snowbird offers a significant vertical drop with trails like Big Mountain Trail, which is a challenging downhill-only route. Deer Valley also features expert-level trails such as Tsunami, Fire Swamp, and Thieves Forest for those looking for technical descents and big air.

Sundance Resort is known for its breathtaking vistas, with trails winding through diverse forests and offering views of Mount Timpanogos. Brighton Resort Bike Park provides incredible and iconic views of the Wasatch Mountains, making it one of the most scenic spots to mountain bike. The Wasatch Crest Trail is renowned for its 360-degree views from its high-alpine position.

The bike park season in the Wasatch Range generally runs through summer and early fall. Sundance's lower elevation often allows it to open its bike park earlier than some other resorts. For trails like the Great Western Trail, late summer is recommended for optimal dry conditions. Always check individual park opening dates and trail conditions before planning your visit.

Yes, several bike parks in the Wasatch Range offer lift-served access. Deer Valley Resort Bike Park uses three chairlifts (Silver Lake Express, Sterling Express, and Homestake Express). Park City Mountain provides lift access via the Crescent chairlift and Red Pine Gondola. Sundance Resort also has lift service for its single-track trails. Brighton Resort utilizes the Majestic and Crest 6 chairlifts, and Snowbird offers tram access for its downhill trails.

The Wasatch Range offers a diverse range of terrain. You'll find everything from smooth, flowy trails ideal for beginners, to technical downhill runs with rock gardens and aggressive switchbacks. Many parks feature machine-built flow trails with berms and jumps, as well as natural singletrack winding through forests, meadows, and high-alpine ridgelines. Some areas, like Woodward Park City, also have dirt jumps and pump tracks.

Beyond mountain biking, the Wasatch Range offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can explore numerous hiking trails, including waterfall hikes like Ghost Falls via Lower Corner Canyon Trail. There are also options for gravel biking on routes such as the Union Pacific Rail Trail. For easier excursions, consider easy hikes like the Silver Lake Nature Trail.

Park City Mountain Resort stands out as an IMBA Gold-Level Ride Center with over 450 miles of interconnected trails. Deer Valley Resort Bike Park offers over 70 miles of trails and connects to Park City's extensive singletrack network. Sundance Resort also boasts over 25 miles of lift-serviced single-track trails.

Woodward Park City is an excellent destination for skill progression. It features separate progression zones that allow riders to refine their abilities before moving on to more advanced features. This makes it particularly good for kids and those looking to improve their dirt jumping and downhill riding skills in a controlled environment.

The Mid Mountain Trail (near Jenni's Trail) is an iconic 20+ mile high-alpine traverse that offers fun riding along a mix of forest, meadow, and ridgeline. It's an intermediate trail that provides access to high alpine terrain and connects Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons Village, making it a central part of the region's extensive network.

For the most current information on trail conditions, opening dates, and park operations, it's best to check the official websites of the individual bike parks. For general information about Park City's mountain biking, you can visit Visit Park City's blog.