Pull out the pen and paper and add mountain biking in Park City, Utah to the bucket list. Actually write it with a Sharpie so it stands out front and center. When people think of mountain biking in Utah, Moab comes to mind but the state isn’t a one trick pony.
Park City and the surrounding areas offer over 600 miles of mountain bike trails for riders of all abilities and seeking different challenges. You name it, they have it. Downhill and lift-service riding, bike park, epic cross country with world-class climbs or even just rolling along a paved trail or some double track gravel in the valley, it is all here.
Granted we love mountain biking and that is why we visited Park City, but the city (area in general) has so much more to offer than just mountain biking in the summer. The food scene is big with great restaurants on every corner, summer concerts, hiking, mountain adventures for families, fun bars and a ton of shopping. So bring the family and make it an adventure. We’ll point you where to go later in the article for great food and fun.
Our Favorite Mountain Biking Trails in Park City, Utah
The mountain biking in Park City is simply off the hook awesome. Over the years I have had the luxury of numerous days on the trails and tried to cover as much as we could but still made time to enjoy some of the other activities the city has to offer.
It doesn’t matter if you want to be a “pro” or just give it a go, there are rides for all ability levels. From rides like the Jan’s 5 Hour Epic Mountain Bike Ride to their Intro 101 lessons and some resorts like Deer Valley also offer lessons and guides as well. Deer Valley has over 600 professional guides on staff for summer and winter adventures.
Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain Resort just a mile from Downtown Park city, is a premier mountain biking destination and offers lift-served mountain bike access along with open trail access for those who like to climb. You’ll find a multitude of trails for all levels of mountain biking. The park is also a connector for Mid Mountain, and
Slate Creek Trails
The Slate Creek Trail system, located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Kamas, Utah (20 minute drive from Park City), offers a diverse outdoor experience, primarily designed for mountain biking but also welcoming hikers. This network includes several interconnected loops and trails like the Slate Creek Loop, Left Hand Loop, White Fir, and Ponderosa, catering to a range of skill levels, from beginner to upper-intermediate.
The Slate Creek Loop itself is a moderate, 5.7-mile trail that winds through pine and aspen forests alongside Slate Creek. The best times to visit are from May through September. The trails are well-maintained, but some sections might involve creek crossings or rocky areas. The trailhead provides ample parking and a restroom.
Deer Valley Bike Park
Round Valley might not be cause for that rear 52 tooth cog but Deer Valley will. Big climbs and even bigger descents. Actually you’ll never to ride a climb if you opt to buy a bike park pass and take the lift. Spread over six mountains and featuring over 3,000 vertical feet of elevation change, Deer Valley Resort offers over 60 miles of mountain bike trails, including four flow trails designed by Gravity Logic. Deer Valley also links up to other trails and even the Mid Mountain Trail listed above.
These world class mountain bike trails are accessed via three high-speed chairlifts. Silver Lake Express chairlift at the base of the resort, Sterling Express located mid-mountain, and Homestake Express also located mid-mountain, provide access to the trails. Lifts open at 10am and run until 5pm with extended hours on certain days. Visit www.deervalley.com for all the details.
Ready for lunch, be sure to check out the Royal or Stein Ericson Lodge when you get off of the Silver Lake Express chairlift. They have great food, serve up some killer cocktails and desserts.
Mid-Mountain Trail Park City
The Mid Mountain Trail, a 22 mile point-to-point trail, features great singletrack with lots of climbing, descending and ridge-top riding through aspen and pine forests. Be sure to give yourself a bit of time to acclimate before this ride, as the trail sits around 8,000 feet above sea level.
You can access the Mid Mountain trail from a few different locations. If you want to opt for the lift route to get to the top, you can access it through Deer Valley, Park City Mountain, or the Canyons. So whether you opt to climb for 45+ minutes or take in the view accessing it via lift, either way you’ll be left breathless.
If you feel like climbing, we suggest heading into Round Valley and hitting up Rob’s Trail in the Canyons or Mother Urban closer to town, it is just up the road from Park City Mountain and the Lowell. Once on Mid Mountain Trail, there is beautiful singletrack through a combination of deep forest, open ridge lines, and views that are unreal. Be sure to bring plenty of food and water, the only place to get food or water is the Ride Pine Gondola.
Be sure to check out these two routes on Stava, each starting at a different end of the trail system.
The Round Valley Trails / Trailside Bike Park
The Round Valley trail system offers over 30 miles of trail that hovers right around 6500 feet above sea level and includes a bike park right next door.
A great section of trails that are accessible via bike right from downtown Park City. After approximately 4 or 5 miles of asphalt bike trail and double track you’re all warmed up for some sweet single track, good climbs and some ripping descents with a few semi-technical sections thrown in for good fun. All trails are marked very well with ability levels.
Don’t forget to hit the Rambler trail and head over to the bike park, which features some seriously awesome flow, dirt jumps, man made ramps. Best of all, the Trailside Bike Park is perfect for all ages and abilities. We literally saw striders and pros all riding the same trails.
High Star Ranch, Kamas Utah
Just outside of Park City and down the road from Slate Creek lies High Star Ranch. If you are at Slate Creek, why not stop by and check out the trails, they are a little more challenging than Slate Creek but still an interneediate level trail, but be prepared for some climbing. Designed to be a lifestyle destination spot for outdoor enthusiasts, High Star Ranch is a housing community that opted for mountain bike trails instead of golf courses. With nearly 20 miles of interconnected, professionally built biking trails, the High Star Ranch trail system is guaranteed to get the adrenaline flowing. From total-beginner single track to meandering XC trails to DH-only routes with rock gardens and seemingly endless flowy berms, the trail system offers a huge variety of terrain.
Olympic Park Trails
Closer to the Canyons (just outside of Park City) the trails around the 2034 Winter Olympic Park also host some very ridable trails for riders of all levels. Single track, double track, downhill only sections and climbs that that will get your heart pumping. Best of all you can ride to this trail system from anywhere in Park City on their bike path connector trails.
This article on mountain biking in Park City Utah was first published in 2019 and updated July 15, 2025.
Best Places to Eat in Park City
Park City has just about as many restraunts as it does mountain bike rrial and ski runs.
Best Places to Stay in Park City
Park City Lodging in Park City, Utah host some of the best and most comfortable places to kick back and all at very reasonable prices. They offer an impressive array of mountain bike–friendly vacation homes that cater perfectly to riders seeking trailside comfort. Many properties across areas like Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Village, and the historic Rail Trail neighborhood provide “roll-from-the-door” access to world-class singletrack.
Their mountain bike “tailored” homes and condos typically include secure bike storage, outdoor bike washing stations, and plenty of space to prep for your ride. Whether you’re staying in a ski‑in/ski‑out condo at Snow Flower or a spacious Deer Valley residence, the focus is on easy trail connectivity and functional amenities for cyclists.
When off the bike, locations are close to town or transportation (PC has a great bus system) when it comes time to refuel and toss back a few cold ones. Feel like staying in and cooking? All of their residences include full kitchens stocked with pans, utensils and more.
