Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Looking for the best mountain biking in Cottonwood Heights? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Cottonwood Heights. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near Cottonwood Heights
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Sandy, Utah
Dimple Dell Trail West
3.88 mi / 236 ft gainDimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hike the Mineral Fork Trail
4.09.3 mi / 3500 ft gainThe trailhead begins along Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, with a relatively small parking lot at the trailhead. Starting early in the day is advised, as on nice summer days it will fill up quickly. The trail has a steady ascent for the first 2 miles starting around 6700' through aspen forests and cr...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop
3.02 mi / 135 ft gainParley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a well-known hiking trail. This 2-mile loop trail is rated as moderate, making it suitable for hikers with some experience. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round....Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mountain Bike Dog Lake, Millcreek Canyon
4.4 mi / 1260 ft gainIf it’s an even day and you’re in Salt Lake and you’re in possession of a mountain bike, put down your phone and spend the next 2 hours in pure bliss. Mountain bikers are only allowed to use the trails of upper Millcreek Canyon on even days, which makes for a busy route, but well worth it. This i...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Mountain Bike Catherine's Pass
4.5 mi / 1200 ft gainThis ride isn't for the faint of heart. It's seriously tough. It's one of the most scenic and rewarding rides you'll ever do, though. The climbing is steep and the descents are rocky.Try to ride it early in the morning. Hikers frequent these trails. An early morning rip is the best way to keep fr...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mountain Bike the Wasatch Crest Trail
5.0There are two popular starting points from Guardsman Road. The lower trail climbs and the higher one trail descends, then they converge at Scott's Pass below Puke Hill. The shuttled ride ends with a pavement rush down Mill Creek Canyon (and a possible detour onto Mill Creek Pipeline on the way do...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike, Run, Bike Rob's Trail in Park City
4.02.8 mi / 705 ft gainRob's Trail is a perennial favorite among Park City locals for year-round hiking, trail running, or mountain biking. The trail is primarily an out-and-back, but it if you go a bit further it can be combined with other trails to create a loop. The trail meanders through aspen and pine trees on the...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Pine Hollow Trail
4.05.26 mi / 1526 ft gainThe trailhead (Forest Trail 047 - Pine Hollow Trail) starts across the street from a turnout about .5 miles above Mutual Dell in American Fork Canyon. This highly trafficked trail is used for just about every activity you can think of, meaning that you can even snowshoe this in the winter. It's a...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Ride the RTS Trail
2.6 mi / 366 ft gainThe RTS trail at Utah's Olympic Park (ski jumping, bobsled, skeleton, and luge), is a fantastic beginner-to-intermediate trail. Since it's a short loop at only 2.6 miles and 366 feet of elevation gain, it's perfect for kids and beginners. Most of the sections are smooth dirt that winds through as...Read more -
Summit County, Utah
Mountain Bike the Genwild/Jeremy Ranch Trails
6 mi / 700 ft gainThere are several places to access the trail system and several good places to park on both the Jeremy Ranch side and the Glenwild side. One of my favorite options is to park at the end of Jeremy Road and then take the 24-7 trail into the action. This is also a good way to access the Flying Dog t...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Park City Mountain Ski Resort Trail
18.24 mi / 3468 ft gainPark City Mountain Ski Resort Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Utah.Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Past Mining Relics in Daly Canyon
4.02.5 mi / 500 ft gainTo get to Daly Canyon, just continue up Main Street in Park City. The road turns to dirt soon after the last house and a gate is closed across the road not far beyond that. Hiking, biking, or jogging up the old road you'll have the stream to your left and about a 1/4 mile up you'll see the old J...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Run the Historic Park City Union Pacific Rail Trail
28 mi / 800 ft gainThe Park City Rail Trail is a fantastic trail for walks, running, and biking in the spring, summer, and fall. During the winter it's groomed so you can Nordic ski, fat bike, run or walk. Park City's historic Union Pacific Rail Trail has been paved from Bonanza Drive in Park City all the way out ...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Explore Big Mountain Pass
5.01 miFamous for being the route of the Mormon Pioneers who crossed this pass on their way into the Salt Lake Valley, Big Mountain Pass is also a beautiful area to take in the fall colors. You can access this road (Utah State Route 65) from Emmigration Canyon or Parley's Canyon, the same way you would ...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Bike or Hike Park City's Mid Mountain Trail
5.022.8 mi / 4457 ft gainThe Mid-Mountain Trail is unique to Park City. It's an epic trail that connects Deer Valley, to Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons Village. Traversing at approximately 8,300 feet elevation, the trail is comprised of 13 sections and is a 22.8 mile point-to-point ride from Deer Valley to Canyon...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Deer Valley Resort
5.07.51 mi / 1161 ft gainDeer Valley Resort is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Park City, Utah.Read more