Park City has a lot of great mountain biking, but it's not always clear where you can take your family. Kids may need a fun pump track or your teen might want a flow trail. And you may need a lift lap or long XC loop. Or maybe everyone in the family needs a lesson to hone their trail skills. Regardless, the trail network in Park City has what you need to get the whole family out riding. Below are a few key riding areas with a variety of trails plus a few extra amenities for pre- or post-ride fun!
The Trailside Bike Park started over two decades ago as an Eagle Scout project by a passionate local rider! Since then it has grown into a collection of trails with progressive features including jump lines, wood ladders, technical rock rolls, multiple pump tracks, and beginner, intermediate, and expert level trails. And an easy up trail gets you from the top to the bottom in ten minutes or less!
Nestled into the southern end of Trailside park, the bike park connects to the wider Round Valley trail system. Plus there are ball fields, sport courts, playgrounds, and a skatepark. Trailside is one of the best areas to take your family mountain biking!
The RTS loops are part of the trails surrounding the Utah Olympic Park (UOP). The RTS loop in particular is a great beginner mountain bike ride for the whole family. But the more able siblings or parents can pedal over to BYOB, Moose Puddle, and Iron Bill for more tech and flow. Across the street is a massive off leash dog park for Fido.
After your ride, head up to the UOP and catch a Flying Aces ski jumping show, ride the zip lines and bobsled track (yes, you can do that), or check out some ski and Olympic History at the Alf Engen museum!
Accessing Round Valley from the Quinn's Junction parking area gives you a lot of options for family mountain bike rides. Starting on the Big Easy trail (it's in the name, right?), your family can ride mellow trails like Practice Loop to warm up and then move up the hill toward Porc-U-Climb and Downward Dog. To step it up, Somewhere and Nowhere Elks are great intermediate trails with longer climbs and faster descents. At the end of the ride there are playgrounds and ball fields to play and unwind!
The Deer Valley Bike Park has something for every member of the family, from beginner pump tracks all the way to double black diamond downhill trails accessed from three chairlifts. Plus, the Deer Valley Team has a full suite of high performance rental bikes and professional guides providing lessons for every ability. Deer Valley is well known for their quality service in the winter. And that ethos translates seamlessly into summer, providing unmatched insight and instruction on the trails. At the end of the day, kick back at the Silver Lake Lodge for a drink and meal or take a scenic lift ride for all the views you may have missed while riding!
Woodward is a powerhouse brand in action sports. Their outdoor parks and indoor facilities across the country have been churning out some of the best skiers, skateboarders, BMX riders, parkour athletes and more for decades. Woodward Park City has put the same amount of energy into their mountain biking program, transforming their winter ski runs into a robust summer trail park featuring beginner flow and pump tracks, jump lines, air bag landings, and advanced trails. All of this is backed up by a team of dedicated instructors and rotating professional riders helping every member of the family become a better mountain biker.
When the day is done, head inside to cool down and grab food and drinks. Plus, Woodward's indoor facilities feature a full concrete skatepark, foam pits, and trampolines to keep the fun alive!
A great way to explore a new riding area is with a guide. Round Valley in particular can be a bit confusing if you don't know where you are going. Guide services offer a range of options and will build a ride around your family member's skill, fitness, and comfort levels. So check out some mountain bike guides services below, and let a seasoned local show you where to go!
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