Best Mountain Bike Trails in Utah
Moab, Park City, St George. Our team's picks across Utah's three very different mountain biking regions.
Utah is two distinct MTB states. There's the desert game — Moab's slickrock, St George's Gooseberry — which is March through May and October through early November only. And there's the alpine game — Park City's Wasatch network, Brian Head bike park — which is July through September.
Rae has ridden Whole Enchilada three times and says the full descent is worth the shuttle tax. Jake rates Park City's Mid-Mountain trail as the best long-distance traverse anywhere with lift access. Don't try the Whole Enchilada in August — you'll see why.
By region
Moab
Whole Enchilada, Porcupine Rim, Slickrock. The iconic US desert MTB.
Park City
The most singletrack-dense urban system in North America. IMBA Gold.
St George
Gooseberry Mesa and Hurricane Rim. Sandstone technical riding.
When to go
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Common questions
- Tubeless on slickrock?
- Yes, always. Sandstone will shred a tube inside 20 minutes.
- How many water bottles for Whole Enchilada?
- At least 3L. There's almost no water on trail. Top off at the shuttle drop-off.
- Park City lift-served season?
- Mid-June to mid-October, roughly. Check Deer Valley and Park City Mountain for lift calendars.