Mountain biking can be intimidating for first-timers and beginners. But it doesn’t have to be! Park City has over 400 miles of singletrack trails. That alone can be intimidating. But there are several loops easy enough for newbies to learn and gain experience. Combined with cooler mountain air, sweeping views, and a concentration of restaurants…
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Hiking the Uinta Mountains: What You Need to Know
With thousands of lakes, hundreds of miles of streams, the highest peaks and some of the prettiest scenery in Utah, it’s no wonder that the Uinta Mountains are a summertime favorite. If you are new to the Beehive State, or are just beginning your Uinta adventures, here are some facts and tips that will help…
Salt Lake City to build new foothill trail system
Mountain bikers and hikers rejoice! Salt Lake City is in the planning process to build a new, non-motorized trail system in the foothills above downtown. Called the Foothill Trail System Plan, the idea is to create what the city calls a “world-class recreational mountain trail system at the edge of Salt Lake City.” The new…
My favorite way to mountain bike Solitude Mountain Resort
Solitude Mountain Resort has some great trails for mountain biking, including lift-served downhill. With 20 miles of trails, the ‘Tude may not have the massive network that Deer Valley boasts, but what Solitude lacks in trail miles, they make up for in spectacular views, lung-busting climbs, and some ripping, technical descents. Best of all, it’s…
Mountain Biking High Star Ranch in Kamas
Mountain biking along the Wasatch Back has gotten even better with the addition of the new High Star Ranch trails. Located on a mountainside above the DeJoria Center in Kamas, High Star Ranch currently has 16 miles of machine-cut singletrack, with more to come. This network consists of loops both low in the mountain and…
Video: Mountain Biking McCoy Flats and 2017 NUMB Fest
Vernal, Utah is slowly but surely becoming the state’s next great mountain biking destination. With trail systems like McCoy Flats, Red Fleet, La Pointe, and more, there’s plenty of desert singletrack to explore in Northeastern Utah. Plus, the 2017 NUMB Fest is happening Memorial Day Weekend, which is the perfect venue to check out these…
Hiking difficulty ratings. Got class? Now you do!
In many of the hiking and climbing articles here on UtahOutside.com, you may read about “Class.” Class is used to describe the level of difficulty encountered on any given trail or mountain. But what does “Class 2, 3, 4 or even 5” hiking really mean? I thought it was time for a breakdown, as many…
Park City spring MTB trails report: May 2016
While the riding is primed in the Salt Lake valley, more and more riding in Park City is beginning to open up. While not nearly the 400+ miles of singletrack are open yet, a few key areas are perfect for getting your legs ready for a summer of riding. Mind you, there is still plenty…
New trails to be built with Utah Waypoint Grants
Say what you will about the Utah State Government and its dubious track record regarding outdoor recreation and land management. At least there’s the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation, which isn’t sitting on its hands. This week the office unveiled a new program designed to get new trails and recreation infrastructure built around communities. The…
Utah Mountain Biking Guide: Road to WOS Loop
Summit Park, a neighborhood located atop Parley’s Summit near Park City, is home to a little-known, but very fun mountain bike trail network. This collection of maintained singletrack, including the crown jewel “Road to WOS,” features smooth, tacky dirt, berms, and rolling jumps all under the shade of old-growth evergreen trees. The area is also…