Park City's trail system ranks among the finest mountain biking destinations in North America. Over 400 miles of purpose-built and converted trails wind through the mountains, serving everyone from families seeking gentle paths to experts pursuing technical descents. The infrastructure here—trail maintenance, signage, bike shops, lift-served access—creates a complete mountain biking ecosystem. New to the sport? Start with our beginner mountain biking guide.
Trail Options
Round Valley provides accessible trails close to town, with flowing singletrack suitable for intermediate riders and mellower options for beginners. The interconnected system allows varied ride lengths.
Mid-Mountain Trail traverses the mountainside connecting Park City Mountain Resort to Deer Valley, offering sustained singletrack with consistent grades and sweeping views. The trail works well in either direction and links to numerous other routes for extended rides, loops, and connections.
What to look for: Trail difficulty ratings. Park City uses standard green/blue/black designations that match actual terrain difficulty.
Local Insight: Start rides early—afternoon thunderstorms hit sporadically throughout the summer months. Carry rain gear regardless of the morning forecast.
Create Your Free Park City Guide →
Lift-Served Downhill
Park City Mountain and Deer Valley offer chairlift access during summer, eliminating the climb and allowing multiple downhill runs. Bike haul tickets provide all-day access; bike park terrain ranges from beginner flow trails to expert downhill. Both resorts offer bike rentals that include helmets and protective gear.
What to look for: Trail difficulty ratings. Park City uses standard green/blue/black designations that match actual terrain difficulty.
Create Your Free Park City Guide →
Technical Terrain
Masonic Trail challenges experienced riders with rocky sections and technical features. The trail weaves through dense forested areas and really tight places. There are very tight turns while travelling uphill and can be difficult to climb. However, the ridgeline terrain is spectacular.
Black Forest Loop combines multiple technical trails into one ride that starts and ends in town. This trail features rocky bits, endless roots and punchy fall line climbs.
What to ask about: Shuttle services for point-to-point rides that would otherwise require significant road cycling to complete loops.
Rentals and Guiding
Multiple shops offer quality rental bikes, from cross-country hardtails to full-suspension downhill machines. Jans and White Pine Touring provide rentals alongside local route knowledge.
Guided rides suit those unfamiliar with the trail system or seeking to improve skills efficiently. For trail recommendations, see our mountain biking trails guide.
In winter, the same trails accommodate fat biking on packed snow—a growing sport for year-round cyclists. If you prefer to explore on foot, the trail system also offers excellent hiking.
Create Your Free Park City Guide →
Local Insight: Many Deer Valley and Park City trails connect seamlessly through the town’s expansive singletrack system, offering a variety of options for different skill and fitness levels.
