Tag - Mountain Biking

The seasons are a changing and with the cooler temps and shorter hours of sunlight come our glowing hillsides - full of golden aspens and other strikingly colorful auburn-hued trees. Fall in Park City is nothing short of spectacular. You get those cool mornings and evenings with the waning summer warmth during mid-day. It’s one of my favorite times of year in the mountains to explore the never-ending mountain bike trails that Park City has to offer! 

Whether you’re loading the bikes or reserving your wheels, a summer weekend spent in Park City is not complete without trail time on gold-rated terrain. But with just three days to soak in all this mountain town has to offer, planning your approach can feel about as overwhelming as deciding where to eat and how to après (yes, we still do that in summer). 

Embarking on a new trail system can be daunting, what’s worse, is not knowing exactly what you’re in for. Luckily, insider tips at local bike shops coupled with today’s outdoor apps make it a bit easier for riders of all skill levels to find routes that match their ability, but it never hurts to have recommendations from locals. 

Park City is a mecca for mountain biking. We have 450 miles of mountain biking trails in and around

Looking for the best places to mountain bike with kids around Park City? Last year, our family

It’s commonly understood that mountain biking and beer go hand-in-hand. Who doesn’t love an ice-cold one after a mountain bike ride in the summer sun?  One of Park City’s local breweries, Squatters, even named one of their beers “Full-Suspension” in ode to mountain biking, noting that it “really smooths out the bumps.”  There are quite a few Park City restaurants and breweries that are conveniently located at trailheads all over town.  We have a few post-ride recommendations for after you explore one of Park City’s classic mountain bike trails.