Northern Utah Mountain Biking |
By Ed Special National forest land accounts for nearly two thirds of all the land in Mountainland. From the High Uintas Wilderness Area in the east to the high desert "basin and range" landscape of western Utah, you'll find hundreds of miles of trails and backcountry roads awaiting your discovery in the three counties of Mountainland: Utah, Wasatch and Summit. Headquarters for the Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City actively promotes biking and is the starting point for an extraordinary array of valley and mountain rides. When visiting Park City you can ride nearly 50 miles of lift-serviced trails at Deer Valley Resort, venue for one of the prestigious NORBA National Championship races and several local events. When the lift stops running at Deer Valley, explore the singletrack and silver mines of Daly Canyon before heading down to Historic Main Street's shops and restaurants. Over in Utah County, the mountains and lowlands that surround Utah Lake are truly a cyclist's paradise. From routes above the valley in the Uinta National Forest to the loop around the Lake Mountains, there are rides for every level. While in Utah County, be sure and experience the lift serviced trails at Sundance Resort and higher up the mountain around impressive Mount Timpanogos.
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High above the Heber Valley in Wasatch
County, the trails accessed via Daniels Canyon are especially engaging. A
popular ride traverses Strawberry Ridge to overlooks of Strawberry
Reservoir. The trail features some rough terrain, but the ridge top views
make the effort worthwhile. Wasatch Mountain State Park, located in the
valley, is a 22,000-acre sanctuary near Heber City offering exciting riding
possibilities, including a 30-mile fat tire loop.