When the snow melts, mountain bikers in Utah don’t have to wait long to seek a fix for their adrenaline addiction...

While some of Utah's chairlifts do enjoy a well-deserved rest in the summer months, others continue spinning throughout the summer months. A handful of resorts continue to operate lifts for the enjoyment of foot passengers, hikers and mountain bikers. Instead of laboriously pedaling uphill, riders and their steeds are whisked to the top of the mountain where they are free to choose their downhill destiny.

Lift-served mountain biking is weather dependent and opening and closing dates fluctuate yearly due to snowpack. Some resorts continue running lifts in the fall with reduced hours. Some resorts operate every day, others only welcome lift riders on the weekends.

Be sure to check the hours and operational status
at any resort before you go for a ride!

Brighton Resort Bike Park

The Scene
Some of Utah's newest flow trails can be found at Brighton. Brighton has been dialing up their summer offerings of late, and you can visit the resort for delightful disc golf courses, scenic chairlift rides, campfire cookouts or the popular Sunday flea market. The Brighton crew has been hard at work to build out their new bike park with over 5 miles encompassing 4 flow trails—and more on the way for Summer 2026.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
Bike haul is available on the Majestic and Crest 6 chairlifts from June through October—conditions permitting. The lifts will spin weekends: Friday from 12—8PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM—5PM.

Rentals
The rental shop is open Friday through Sunday at Brighton in the Brighton Center. In addition to disc golf rentals, Brighton provides full-suspension downhill bikes for kids and adults. Bike rentals will include your mountain bike, helmet, knee and elbow pads.

Lessons

Brighton provides 3-hour mountain biking lessons for new and intermediate riders, aged 7 and up on the weekends. Group lessons are intended for bikers who already know how to ride a bike and apply hand brakes. With small group sizes of 4 and very reasonable prices, this is an awesome way to dial up your biking savvy. If you're brand new to biking, you can book a private lesson. Private lessons offer one-on-one coaching tailored to your riding level and your progression goals, with a max of four friends.

The Trails
The Brighton Diggers are just getting started with their bike park trails! The fun and playful terrain that Brighton's loyal skiers and snowboarders love makes for awesome singletrack trails in the summer months. Easy Rider off the Majestic lift is a smooth, green-rated trail that drops through scenic aspen groves. It's ideal for beginners and intermediate riders. Take it up a notch with blue-rated Moose Tracks, which forks off Easy Rider before diving into a rhythmic descent with tabletop jumps, berms and more technical features.

No bike trip to Brighton is complete without a lap or three down the Wasatch Wiggle. This memorable trail off the Crest 6 lift winds its way down the mountain's north face with sidewinding switchbacks and smooth, flowing berms. Next up is Snake Pit, an intermediate trail that navigates through the Snake Creek drainage between trees and down natural granite rock rolls.

For Summer 2026, the Brighton Diggers will be working hard to finish up two black-rated expert trails off Crest 6: the Wittke Way and Rock Chuck. Granite slab rolls, rock features and tighter lines will require technical precision, adding a welcome challenge for expert riders.

Woodward Park City Bike Park

The Scene
Utah's most exciting action sports complex is undoubtedly Woodward Park City. Those huge piles of snow and park features in the winter serve as a lift-served biking and progression paradise each summer. In conjunction with their 66,000 square-foot indoor facility, Woodward offers 120 acres of outdoor terrain for action sport enthusiasts within its downhill and freestyle-oriented bike park. A skate park complements the flowy bike trails meticulously crafted by Alpine Bike Parks. Sculpted to test and hone the skills of BMX, adaptive, and freeride mountain bikers, the trails at Woodward are awesome for those looking to boost their confidence or take their riding to the next level.

Access to Woodward is available in a multitude of time blocks, packages and options. From camps to memberships, there are a lot of ways to experience Woodward. Membership options offer deals and discounts on rentals, camps and clinics. Visit Woodward's Membership Page for current offerings. This facility is designed to help athletes sharpen their skills and there is no better place to take your riding to the next level. This is a great spot for beginning riders to start.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
The summer terrain at Woodward is serviced by the Hot Laps chairlift. Woodward typically operates the bike park from June through October and the chairlift will be spinning daily from 10AM–7PM. Woodward stacks their summer calendar with enough events, camps, clinics, community nights and competitions to make your head spin. Get ready to send! Find the events calendar here.

Rentals
Woodward has a gear closet that many would envy, maintaining a rental fleet for all the action sports that can be enjoyed at the facility. Full-suspension mountain bikes can be rented for the day and include a full-face helmet and the option to add chest, shoulder, knee, and elbow pads. Woodward's rental closet offers the following gear:

- Downhill Mountain Bikes
- BMX Bikes
- Full-face and BMX Helmets
- Skateboards
- Parkboards
- Parkskis
- Mountain Scooters

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Lessons

Woodward boasts an impressive array of camps and lessons from excellent instructors, some who are pros in their sport! You can book mountain bike, skateboard, BMX, tumbling lessons and more. For ages 3 to adult, athletes of any level are welcome from beginners to Olympic hopefuls. Lessons are available in group or private format in addition to multi-week summer camps and weekend sessions. Summer camps can be booked in week-long or once-a-week formats. The collection of options at Woodward is vast and it's best to visit Woodward Summer Camps to view the menu and book a session.

The Trails

Nothing quite like Woodward exists elsewhere in Utah; it's unique in that the flow trails have been thoughtfully crafted with modern techniques in mind and divided into distinct progression zones where riders can more safely hone specific skills and work toward progression. As a rider explores the different trail options, they will build on the skills they mastered on easier-rated trails. Woodward trails are littered with jumps, wall rides, flowy banks and berms and fun drops and obstacles. Woodward is THE best place to begin your mountain bike journey if you are new to the sport!

The Progression Parks catered to all skill levels are divided into Zones 1, 2, and 3 where riders can gradually build their skills from small log drops and jumps to wall rides and the larger jump lines with airbags for advanced riders in Zone 3. The trail network at Woodward is aimed at serving up features and technical skill-building in a coherent manner. You can expect to encounter jumps, hips, banks, wall rides and more. BMX dirt jumps are dotted across three different lines down the mountain, featuring small, medium, and large jumps.

Near the indoor Woodward Park City Action Sports Hub, you'll find a skate park, several progression zones, and a BMX pump track. Sample small, medium and large airbags where gravity enthusiasts can practice hucking themselves into a soft and supportable inflatable pillow. Once dialed there, head for the dirt jumps and translate your airbag skills to real life!

EZPZ is where beginning riders will cut their teeth with small rollers, gently angled berms and obstacles with optional ride-around paths. With wide sight lines, this trail allows newer riders to pick their line and ride with confidence. Next up is Steezy Rider, another green-rated trail. Parley's Way and Spiral Jetty offer more difficult features and options for riders who are looking for more technical descents and opportunities to air. Each trail consists of multiple lines or features to link together so riders won't get bored as they stack laps.

Deer Valley Lift-Served Mountain Biking

The Scene
Deer Valley Resort offers the most comprehensive bike park of any Utah resort. They’ve been building features and trails to tickle any rider’s fancy for quite some time now. The bike park is geared more toward advanced and intermediate riders with its berms, flow trails, tabletops and wooden features. When you finish up your last lap, grab food and refreshments at the bustling Silver Lake Lodge or cocktails at the Sticky Wicket bar.

In addition to mountain biking, guests of Deer Valley can partake in horseback riding, hiking, scenic chairlift rides, concerts, standup paddleboarding, kids' adventure camps, fine dining and more.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
Sterling Express, Silver Lake Express and Homestake Express offer bike haul up to 27 downhill trails covering over 30 miles. Deer Valley's trails also seamlessly meld into the huge network of cross-country trails that serve the greater Park City area.

Rentals
Bike rentals can be reserved online, and making reservations in advance is highly recommended. Rental locations include the Deer Valley Summer Activities Center and the Silver Lake Rental Shop. Bike rentals include protective gear or protective gear can be rented separately if you've got a bicycle. It is only permissible to use E-bikes on Deer Valley's singletrack trails if you rent a bike directly from Deer Valley and obey all directional and courtesy rules. Bike rental options include:

- Junior Mountain Bikes

- Enduro Mountain Bikes

- Downhill Mountain Bikes

- E-bike rentals

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Lessons

Deer Valley offers a wide variety of lessons and clinics suited to safely teach basics to beginners and refine the skills of more experienced riders. Check Deer Valley’s website for the current schedule and booking options. Deer Valley offers the following in biking education:

Private Bike Lessons
Adult Bike Clinics
Kid Half-day Clinics
Kid's Gravity Camp
Women's Ride Series
Kids or Adult Beginner Packages

The Trails

The Deer Valley bike park offers a fantastic opportunity for riders to work on their skills and achieve progress in a meaningful fashion. The Deer Valley bike trails sprawl over 6 mountains and feature plenty of vertical elevation change to keep the heart racing. In total, over 60 miles of trails can be enjoyed at the resort, including flow trails designed by Gravity Logic and meandering cross-country trails. A few highlights are listed below.

Easy - Green

Secrets of My Success to Ripple: Appropriate for adaptive bikes, this trail can be accessed from the top of Homestake and Silver Lake Express chairlifts. The fun really begins when the wide trail links into Ripple. This downhill, machine-groomed trail is flowy and very user-friendly with mild off-camber sections so new riders can build their confidence. Be aware that slower riders and those new to downhill biking will be using this trail.

Holy Roller: Flowing from the top of Bald Mountain to Silver Lake Village, this exhilarating trail gives riders the easiest option to descend the upper mountain terrain flying over easy rolls and gently curving berms.

Intermediate - Blue
Regulator: This trail peels off the Secrets of My Success access trail and features a number of switchbacks and bermed turns.

Naildriver: Find this trail via Holy Roller. With a good mix of freeride and technical features, the berms and steep rock gardens of Naildriver will have riders twisting and turning on a thrilling decent back to the Silver Lake area.

Tidal Wave: Generous berms slingshot riders into a seemingly endless series of over 50 jumps, a bridge and so much flow this trail has been compared to a roller coaster. There are both intermediate and expert features on this trail, which can be slow-rolled or ridden around by more timid riders.

Advanced - Black
Undertow: This steep, technical trail is popular on Deer Valley's lower mountain. Watch for roots, rocks and drops!

The Dog Pound: This series of four trails is named for a few of Deer Valley’s beloved avalanche dogs. These narrow singletrack trails contain freestyle features, bridges, ramps and skinnies for high adrenaline fun.

Tsunami: One of the most popular trails at Deer Valley, this high-speed, expert-level jump line includes wood features, berms, and a lot of air time.

Extreme - Double Black
Fire Swamp: For expert riders who dare, don't miss this State Championship Downhill course. Steeps, drops, roots and endless tech keeps riders fully engaged.

Parking
Ample parking is available at the lower Snow Park base area, where Silver Lake Express will provide bike haul to the majority of trails located around the Silver Lake mid-mountain base area.

Brian Head Lift-Served Mountain Biking

The Scene
Brian Head boasts a thrilling bike park and is a great high-elevation destination to add to your weekend biking bucket list. The scenery alone makes the trek to Brian Head worth it. The altitude provides a welcome respite from the summer heat that scorches much of Utah’s big population centers. Brian Head is constantly making improvements to its 100+ mile trail network, so it's a worthy destination for any biking enthusiast.

Brian Head hosts a ton of summer events, including BBQs, a summer music series, Oktoberfest and more, click here for info. Lifts operate Friday-Sunday beginning in mid-June. Brian Head also serves as an excellent gateway to explore the neighboring Cedar Breaks National Monument and a handful of Utah's National Parks. With plenty of affordable lodging options, Brian Head makes an excellent weekend destination. There are also awesome singletrack and shuttle trails beyond the resort's boundaries that make this spot a MUST VISIT for passionate mountain bikers.

Lift-serviced trails at Brian Head encompass beginner to advanced terrain, including gravity flow trails, technical singletrack and access to 200+ miles of backcountry trails. The Brian Head Shuttle also offers daily transit to popular local trails like Dark Hollow, Bunker Creek, and Blowhard Mountain. The trails within Brian Head Resort are downhill only and riders may only access them during operational hours.

Brian Head prices tickets based on current demand, so you can save some cash by purchasing tickets or packages ahead of time!

Lift-Served Chairlifts
Giant Steps Express features bike haulers on their chairlift to simultaneously carry four bikes without any danger of damaging your frame or bike components. Operations at Brian Head run weekends Friday–Sunday in June through September. Daily chairlift service will run June 29th through August 30th and Labor Day before switching to Friday–Sunday through September 20, 2026. Operating hours are 9:30AM–5PM with the last lift load by 4:30PM.

Brian Head E-Bike Policy
Because Brian Head operates within the Dixie National Forest, E-bikes are prohibited on non-motorized trails. Guests with E-bikes must clearly demonstrate to lift operators that their E-bikes' power source is disconnected prior to loading chairlifts. E-bike usage is highly discouraged in Brian Head's mountain bike park as their weight makes unloading from the lift difficult and damage to expensive components is possible. Uphill travel on bicycles is not permitted at Brian Head Resort.

Rentals
The town of Brian Head contains three full-service bike shops with rentals, maps, gear and shuttles to local trailheads. For convenience, visit the Brian Head Resort Bike Shop near the ticketing windows of the Giant Steps Lodge. This shop offers basic all-mountain and performance enduro and downhill bike rentals for adults and children, as well as rentals for protective gear and gloves. All bike rentals include a protective package of a helmet, knee and shin guards and elbow guards. Protective rental packages can also be purchased separately.

The Trails

With its lift access and shuttle service, Brian Head offers over 100 miles of downhill, singletrack, and cross-country trails. Brian Head is an adrenaline junkie’s paradise with professionally designed freestyle elements and heart pumping drops. The downhill trails and freestyle terrain are not recommended for new or novice riders as they include jumps, drops, wall rides, ladders and wooden features. Brian Head is a technical place to ride as the trails incorporate the rugged features of the natural terrain. The stunning vista of red rock in the distance is easy on the eyes.

Advanced riders can test their mettle on Timberline DH, Z-Line Connector, Wild Flower or Lil’ Gritty trails, which are pro-level downhill courses. Dreamcatcher and Descender are shorter cross-country trails that are great for getting started at Brian Head. Once you gain your confidence, Brian Head's easiest singletrack option, the Color Flow trail must be explored with its rollable or easily bypassed features and jumps.

Ride intermediate-rated Little Glitter to Lower Glitter with its large tables, hips and rock ladders. In 2020, Momentum completed Grissender with a series of signature boulder bridges. Timberglitter was upgraded in 2021 which connects a few trails and adds flow. Old Color Country opened in 2022 with an exciting 1-mile segment through densely forested terrain in the northern zone of the resort.

To explore miles of singletrack beyond the resort, be sure to check out the daily shuttle service from the Brian Head Shuttle. The local bike shop reps can provide current information about trail conditions, closures, maps, trail recommendations and shuttle bookings.

Sundance Lift-Served Mountain Biking

The Scene
Sundance encompasses over 25 miles of lift-served singletrack that can be accessed either by pedaling uphill or catching a ride on the lift. (Remember your bike etiquette and always yield to riders climbing uphill.) These trails are best for intermediate and advanced riders with prior riding experience. Take a few laps and grab lunch at the Sundance Deli and savor the stunning views.

Sundance's bike trails are not suitable for beginning riders! If you are brand new to mountain biking, consider Woodward Park City as a great starting point.

Sundance is a great destination for the whole family, as a plethora of activities are available, such as art classes, luxe spa treatments, or fly fishing lessons. Lodging guests can also take a dip in The Springs, Sundance's rest and relaxation pools. It doesn't stop there, in the summer months, Sundance also offers hiking, scenic lift rides, twilight concerts, fine dining, the Sundance Zip Tour, horseback riding and more. An ideal retreat for romantic couples, families or adventure seekers, there is no shortage of diversions available at Sundance in the summer months and it makes for an idyllic weekend escape.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
Outlaw Express operates daily from May through October from 10AM-5PM.

Season passes, single rides, half-day tickets, or all-day passes are available. Guests may also pedal uphill on nearly all of Sundance's bike trails—excluding the expert downhill trails—but an uphill pass must be purchased.

Sundance Resort E-Bike Policy
Sundance does permit pedal-assist bikes but throttle-activated E-bikes are not permitted. Sundance will not load bikes weighing over 50 pounds on the lift, but they may be ridden uphill from the base area.

Rentals
Sundance offers rentals of full-suspension trail bikes for adults and children. Reservations are highly recommended for rentals to guarantee bike availability. Sundance rents out bikes for adults and children. For those looking for a more cruisy experience, Sundance also rents E-bikes for the surrounding paved trails.

Lessons

Sundance Resort offers 2.5-hour mountain biking skills clinics for all levels. Clinics are run on a daily basis at 10AM and 2PM and must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. Clinics can be tailored to all ability levels from beginner to advanced and cover anything from the basics to balance tips to high-speed descents and technical terrain. Don't miss Sundance's popular Women's Clinics as well.

The Trails
When the Outlaw Express upgrade was completed in 2022, Sundance constructed a few new flow trails, like the Novice Flow Trail, suitable for newer riders. The trails at Sundance are ideal for confident intermediate and advanced riders and cater to both cross country pedaling and downhill riders. Lower Lift Line is a cruisy blue square trail that offers fun flowy sections.

Intermediate and advanced riders can head all the way up to Mandan Summit to get their kicks on steeps, berms, rollers and jumps along the flowing trails that descend the mountain. Rock Drop is the trail used in Sundance’s downhill races and features steep sections weaving in and out of trees with a few rock gardens and sizable drops. Archie’s Loop is a perennial favorite for its swell mountain views. Fall riding should not be missed at Sundance; the sight of the changing leaves below Mount Timpanogos is glorious.

Park City Mountain Lift-Served Mountain Biking

The Scene
Park City Mountain is bustling in the summer months. In addition to mountain biking, you’ll find a huge alpine slide, golf, hiking, a mountain coaster, and more. Park City was the first town to earn IMBA’s (International Mountain Bicycling Association) Gold-Level Ride Center status. What this means is a plethora of trails—over 450 miles—for all ability levels and adaptive users alongside amazing biking amenities, dining, lodging and fun mountainside experiences. The mountain itself harbors a huge trail network that would take days to explore. Stay for a week or book a weekend; you won’t find boredom when enjoying Park City Mountain's daily operations.

Park City's trails are appropriate for intermediate-level riders and above.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
Crescent Express (Park City Village) and Red Pine Gondola (Canyons Village) offer bike haul daily until early September, when the resort switches to limited operations. Crescent Lift runs from 10AM–7PM while the Red Pine Gondola runs from 10AM–6PM.

Park City Mountain E-Bike Policy
E-bikes are not allowed at Park City Mountain due to a city-wide ordinance that prohibits E-bikes on single-track trails within Park City limits. Those with E-bikes cannot load the Park City chairlifts.

Rentals
Mountain bike rentals are offered at a number of convenient locations around Park City. Click here for rental info. Legacy Sports at the Park City base area offers the most convenience. Reserve your rental online to save up to 20% on bike rentals and note that Epic Passholders save an additional 20%. Full-day and half-day rentals are available. Options range from downhill bikes to enduro models, to trail, and kids mountain bikes. Path bikes and E-bikes are also for rent for use on paved trails within the city. A helmet is included with the rental of any bike and there will be an option to add protective gear such as knee and elbow pads or body armor.

Lessons

Park City Mountain Resort does not offer mountain bike lessons. We recommend checking out local outfitter, White Pine Touring or Deer Valley.

The Trails

The enormous mountain is divided into two distinct zones, the Canyons Village and the Park City Mountain Village. The popular Mid-Mountain cross country trail connects the two base areas. For a comprehensive run down of the trails at the resort, click here and scroll to the bottom.

From the Park City Mountain Village side, advanced riders should check out John's Trail, a very old school, singletrack run with roots, technical sections and sharp switchbacks; this is classic Park City mountain biking. Crescent Mine Grade (CMG) is a popular blue trail accessed by riding the Mid-Mountain Trail from the top of the Crescent Express chairlift. CMG offers great sight lines and it is fast, though not too technical aside from being rocky; watch out for uphill traffic on this trail. The Silver Queen downhill trail is fast and flowy with big berms. It will dump out on the Mid-Mountain Trail where you can catch lower CMG. Spiro is a popular trail with a sustained grade throughout aspen groves, linking to the Mid-Mountain trail.

Adventurous riders should consider grinding up the Mid-Mountain Trail to Pinecone (also a hearty climb) as a way to access the famed Wasatch Crest Trail. This jewel of Wasatch biking is best ridden with the assistance of a shuttle.

Parking
You can park at either the Canyons Village or the Park City Mountain Village, depending on which trails you’d like to access. The majority of family-friendly activities are located at the Park City Mountain Village. Park City also offers a robust, FREE public transit system, and it's fairly easy to get around town with your bike in tow.

Solitude Mountain Lift-Served Mountain Biking

The Scene
In the summer months, Solitude Mountain Resort offers more than 25+ miles of singletrack for your enjoyment. You can pedal uphill at Solitude any day of the week to enjoy cross country mountain biking or take advantage of expanded hours for the bike park and lift haul. Solitude has been working hard to tackle a number of upgrades for mountain bikers and continues its mission to build more awesome downhill flow trails.

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While Solitude has long had singletrack mountain bike trails, the Solitude Bike Park opened in fall 2023 new flow trails created by the vaunted Gravity Logic group. Trail difficulty ratings include green, blue and black. Each summer, Solitude toils in the soil to expand its popular trail network within the lift-serviced bike park; this may result in temporary trail closures or detours.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
Sunrise, Moonbeam and Link

Ikon Passholders can enjoy discounts on bike haul lift tickets, lodging, food and gear rentals. Take advantage of the new Wasatch Gravity Pass, which grants unlimited access to the available lift-service trails at both Deer Valley and Solitude Mountain this summer. Passes are $399 and include unlimited access to hiking, bike haul and scenic chairlift rides. A Military discount is available.

Solitude will run lifts daily from June 11 through August 16, 2026 from 10AM–6PM. Though on Tuesday and Thursday's Twilight Nights, lifts and the Bike Park will remain open until 8PM. Operations will switch to Thursday-Sunday in mid-August and weekends only in September. Check Solitude's website for dates and hours.

Solitude E-Bike Policy
The use of e-bikes is currently not permitted at Solitude, but the resort hopes to eventually incorporate them.

Rentals
Downhill and enduro bike rentals from Trek and Norco and bicycle repairs are offered on the 2nd floor of the Ski & Ride Building at the Moonbeam base area. Full-day rentals include a helmet, arm pads, knee pads and gloves. Special pricing applies for Twilight Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 4PM. If you'd like to swap out your gear and try a different model, that's an option, though some price adjustments may apply. It is recommended to book your rentals in advance on Solitude's website; discounts are offered for Ikon passholders.

Lessons
Solitude's expert mountain biking coaches can help get you dialed on the trails whether you are a beginner or expert. Classes and clinics are available for participants ages 9 and up and deliver coaching on basic fundamentals like cornering or more advanced techniques such as a jump clinic. Book a private lesson, onboard with an Intro to Downhill Class, or ladies can join the popular Women on Weekends multi-week sessions. Visit Solitude's website for class info and booking options.

The Trails
Give kiddos their first taste of dirt on the sculpted Raptor Loop east of the Moonbeam Lodge. This tiny trail features a loop where you can practice on Down & Out before venturing up to more terrain along Raptor Loop. Beginners looking for a longer trail can try Raptor Road, a double track that can be pedaled uphill in a moderately challenging climb or accessed via the Sunrise chairlift. The Mother Lode trail is a winding green-rated Freeride trail that takes riders from the top of Moonbeam down two miles to return to the base area. This is a great place to start if you are new to the bike park. For summer 2026, Solitude will be finishing up the build-out of its newest blue/green flow trail called Emerald Alley.

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For intermediate riders, Serenity is a popular choice, and Easy Out is a great introduction to singletrack-style riding through shady aspen groves, though riders should be prepared for the connection to black-rated Krüzr. For more mileage, try Queen Bess or Silver Fork Canyon. Blue-rated trails from Gravity Logic include the Cobalt Cruise and a more technical trail called Mine Shaft. The Quicksilver trail is a jump line with lots of supportive berms so riders can test them out at speed and dial in their downhill skills.

Advanced riders will want to investigate Krüzr, Solitude's classic downhill singletrack trail. If you want extra mileage, you can tack on the SolBright trail. For breathtaking views and a lung-crushing workout, riders can climb Eagle Ridge or the Summit trails. Holy Schist is a black diamond tech trail from Gravity Logic that will test the mettle of expert riders. Then there is the extremely difficult Pyrite Plunge, littered with gaps, drops, rock gardens and hair-raising tech.

Parking

Ample parking will be available at the Moonbeam Village, Solitude's first entry point.

Snowbasin Lift-Served Mountain Biking

The Scene
Snowbasin Resort is the perfect place to fritter away a summer afternoon or evening. On weekends, Snowbasin offers gondola rides to access novice to moderate downhill trails. While the trails are open to the public to pedal uphill seven days a week, lift access via the gondola is only available on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer biking season.

In an exciting evolution for Summer 2026, Snowbasin will debut the SCOTT Bike Park. Situated near Littlecat Express, the park boasts custom-built trails suitable for beginning downhill mountain bikers up to intermediate and advanced riders looking for flow trails with tabletops, step-downs and challenging wooden features. This is just the beginning, with mega plans to continue the build out and plans for SCOTT bike rentals and demos in the Grizzly Center in 2027.

There are over 26 miles of mountain bike trails at Snowbasin that connect to over 50 miles of singletrack fun in the neighboring Forest Service. Snowbasin's trails wind through glades of aspens and pines while incorporating the phenomenal terrain the resort is known for. All levels of riding are offered at Snowbasin from the Needles Gondola which also offers hiking and scenic gondola rides.

Snowbasin offers a ton of diversions in the summer months, including scenic lift rides, summit dining, hiking, wildlife viewing, concerts, music festivals, mini golf and an annual Oktoberfest. The very popular Blues and Brews offers a concert each Saturday and Sunday that is great for families, kiddos and leashed dogs. It's awesome to head to Snowbasin early on the weekend, make a few laps and stick around for the fun on the resort's big lawn.

Lift-Served Chairlifts
The Needles Gondola and Littlecat Express operate on Saturdays and Sundays, 9AM–5PM from June through October. The bike park will also be open on Thursdays from 4-8PM. Bikers are welcome to pedal uphill and use Snowbasin's trails during the weekdays.

Snowbasin E-bike Policy
The use of electric bikes is only permitted within the Snowbasin Resort's boundaries on the cross country and downhill trails. E-bikes ARE NOT permitted in the new SCOTT bike park. Due to the weight of E-bikes, guests must be able to load them onto the Needles Gondola themselves without Snowbasin staff assistance. The US Forest Service has designated e-bikes as motorized vehicles and only permits them on the following local trails: Sardine Peak, Wheeler Canyon, East Fork, and Middle Fork.

Rentals
Snowbasin does not offer equipment rentals for summer biking, but SCOTT demos and rentals will be added for Summer 2027.

Lessons

Snowbasin does not offer mountain biking lessons.

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The Trails
Snowbasin trails can all be bagged by pedaling uphill, but the Needles Gondola can supercharge your laps on weekends. Do be mindful that uphill traffic is permitted, so be aware and make noise around blind corners if you are descending quickly. The Needles and Porcupine trails are the most common routes down.

Needles (rated blue) is the fastest and flowiest, while Porcupine (rated black) has a handful of technical natural features to test your skill.  Snowbasin has more of an old-school feel with loose rock, sharp banked turns and miles of uninterrupted descents and technical terrain.  Newer riders might want to skip the gondola and use the pedal trails accessed via the base area, where more blue and green runs are available. The Skills Loop and the Family Loop are suitable for young riders.

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Parking
Ample parking in the base area in Earl's Lots is available.