Picture this: you roll out at 7 a.m. at 7,000 feet. Cool mountain air fills your lungs as you pedal onto a winding ribbon of singletrack. Your tires hum over smooth, velvety dirt. Alpenglow lights the ridgeline. You focus on the climb, the rhythm of your breathing, the quiet whir of your drivetrain.
All around you stretches more than 400 miles of trail. You reach it by bike path or by hopping on a free bus from almost anywhere in town. You feel the simple joy of riding—fast, free, and fully present.
Park City delivers more than trails. It builds community. Riders here don’t just visit; they belong. Cross-country grinders, marathon racers, downhill senders, enduro specialists—everyone finds terrain that fits. The network weaves through open space, links neighborhoods, and connects lift-served bike parks with backcountry epics.
Every summer, the town hosts the Park City Point2Point, a 75-mile sufferfest that runs on 90 percent singletrack. Riders never repeat a trail. Legends like Tinker Juarez, Keegan Swenson, and Alex Grant have lined up to test themselves here. The race showcases what Park City does best: build, maintain, and celebrate world-class singletrack.
As the first Gold-Level Ride Center designated by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, Park City backs up the hype. The town pairs exceptional riding with hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, bike shops, and easy transportation. You come for the trails. You stay because everything works.
Take the Shuttle
Plenty of Park City’s best rides start high. The IMBA-certified Epic, the Mid Mountain Trail, holds steady around 8,000 feet and stretches 26 miles across Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain. The Wasatch Crest Trail, Charlie’s 9K, and Corvair climb closer to 9,000 feet before they reward you with flowing descents and wide-open views.
You can pedal to these trails from town on singletrack. Or you can skip the grind and catch a free ride on the Park City transit system. Every bus carries bike racks. The 9/Purple route now runs to Empire Pass on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with service every 20 minutes from the Old Town Transit Center.
From Empire Pass, you drop into high-alpine meadows and dense forest. You link up Flagstaff Loop, Corvair, and Charlie’s 9K for some of the most scenic riding in the Wasatch. You leave your car parked all weekend—and you won’t miss it.
Lift Access and Bike Parks—Plenty of Them
Park City builds progression into its bike parks. At Trailside Bike Park, you pedal up to session jumps, ladders, drops, pump tracks, and flow lines. Woodward Park City serves up machine-built flow and technical trails that challenge every skill level.
At Park City Mountain, you spin up the Crescent Lift from Mountain Village or load your bike onto the Red Pine Gondola from Canyons Village. Deer Valley Resort runs a lift-served bike park built by Gravity Logic, with trails that range from friendly flow to technical, rock-armored downhill lines. Both resorts connect directly into the broader trail network, so you can mix park laps with backcountry mileage in one ride.
A Trailhead Near You
With hundreds of miles of trail comes a long list of trailheads. They dot town and the surrounding hills, reflecting a community that protects open space and prioritizes recreation.
Apps like Trailforks and resources such as Park City Trails (parkcitytrails.org) help you navigate, but a few hubs stand out:
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- Park City Mountain Village Parking Lot: Crescent Lift accesses Jenni’s, Armstrong, Seldom Seen, Silver Queen, and more.
- Deer Valley Snow Park Lot: Silver Lake Express climbs to Silver Lake Village. Homestake Express drops you into Ripple, Regulator, and Undertow. You can also access Mid Mountain from here.
- Canyons Village Cabriolet Lot: The Red Pine Gondola opens the door to Holly’s, Rosebud’s Heaven, and Collin’s.
- Quinn’s Junction / Round Valley: More than 40 miles of trail, including adaptive-friendly and beginner routes like The Big Easy, PorcUclimb, and Downdog, built in partnership with the National Ability Center.
You don’t need a treasure map. You just need a bike.
Guided Mountain Biking
The network runs deep, and connections multiply quickly. A local guide helps you unlock the best loops for your ability and goals. You ride farther, climb smarter, and spend less time staring at your phone.
Consider booking with:
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- White Pine Touring: https://whitepinetouring.com/
- All Seasons Adventures: https://allseasonsadventures.com/
- Deer Valley Resort Mountain Bike School: https://www.deervalley.com/plan-your-trip/bike-lessons
- Inspired Summit Adventures: https://www.inspiredsummit.com/
The Après Scene Is the Real Deal
From tucked-away gems just off Main Street to the icons that have anchored town for decades, Park City serves up everything from old-school comfort food to inventive, health-forward fare. Whether you roll in dusty from a long ride or clean up for a more formal night out, you’ll find a table waiting.
Microbreweries like Park City Brewing, Top of Main Brew Pub, and Red Rock Brewing pour house-made beers alongside hearty pub classics. Craving pizza? Grab slices at Este Pizza or Davanza’s. For burgers, duck into No Name Saloon. If you’re after something lighter, Salt Box and Harvest keep things fresh and nourishing, or for gluten-free dining, try Luna’s Kitchen.
And when the bike is finally racked for the night, settle in for cocktails at Alpine Distilling Social Aid & Pleasure Club or sip whiskey at High West Distillery.
What truly sets Park City apart? You can spin from singletrack to barstool in minutes—every one of these spots sits just a stone’s throw from a trailhead.
Rest Up for the Next Day
Park City offers everything from luxury hotels to condos, private homes, and familiar national chains. Most lodging sits within riding distance of trails or along the free transit line. You wake up, roll out, and repeat.
A Few Things to Know
The riding scene in Park City keeps expanding. Each summer seems to unveil a new stretch of singletrack, a freshly cut directional descent, or a smart connector that links established favorites into longer, more creative loops. The network continues to evolve, giving beginners, weekend warriors, and seasoned riders more ways to explore the hills above town.
Park City’s trails are multi-use, and mountain bikers share dirt with equestrians, hikers, and runners. A little awareness goes a long way toward keeping the experience positive for everyone.
Trail Etiquette
Respect the Right of Way. Most trails in Park City are multi-use, meaning equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers, and runners all share the same singletrack. Nearly every trailhead posts a “yield triangle” that spells out who has the right of way. If you’re unsure, here’s a quick primer:
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- Both hikers and mountain bikers always yield to horses.
- Mountain bikers always yield to hikers.
- Downhill hikers and riders always yield to uphill hikers and riders.
When in doubt, slow down, communicate clearly, and be prepared to stop. A friendly greeting and a little patience go a long way toward keeping the trail experience positive for everyone.
The only exception to these rules comes on designated directional mountain bike trails. In those cases, clear signage will indicate whether a trail is uphill-only or downhill-only for bikes. Always follow posted directions and ride accordingly.
E-Bikes
Park City Municipal Code restricts e-bikes on most singletrack. Riders 65 and older, and those with a mobility disability and a doctor’s note, may ride singletrack. Select areas, such as the Sparky Trails near Clark Ranch and the SkyRidge Trails near Jordanelle Reservoir, allow eMTBs. Wasatch County trails and most South Summit Trails Foundation trails also permit them. Check local regulations before you roll.
Protect the Trails
Stay on designated routes. Avoid riding when trails are muddy and leave no trace. Pack everything out. Respect wildlife—moose, deer, elk, and snakes live here too. Give them space.
Park City doesn’t just build trails. It builds riders. You show up for a weekend and leave planning your return.
Ride a lot. Explore widely. And when you crest that next climb at 8,000 feet, look around. You’ll understand why this small town loves mountain biking so much.
Resources
- Park City Mountain Biking: https://www.visitparkcity.com/outdoors/biking/mountain-biking/
- Mountain Trails Foundation: https://mountaintrails.org
- Bike shops:
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- Cole Sport
1615 Park Avenue
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-4806
colesport.com - Jans Mountain Outfitters
1600 Park Avenue
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-4949
jans.com - Mountain Velo Mobile
Park City, UT
(435) 575-8356
mountainvelo.com - White Pine Touring
1790 Bonanza Drive
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-8710
whitepinetouring.com - Storm Cycles
1153 Center Drive Suite G140
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 200-9120
stormcycles.net - Silver Star Ski and Sport
1825 Three Kings Drive
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 645-7827
silverstarskiandsport.com - Park City Bike & Demo
1500 Kearns Blvd
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 659-3991
parkcitybikedemos.com - Contender Bicycles
1352 White Pine Canyon Road
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 214-7287
contenderbicycles.com
- Cole Sport
