Utah Mountain Biking Trail News

Klonzo Beginner Slickrock (Carousel). Slickrock and easy dirt singletrack suitable for young children and true beginners. Little slope; suitable for single-gear and small-wheeled bikes. Season March through November.

Wyatt's Way. Small loop along the southern edge of a mesa overlooking Price, reached via Knott Pete's Rim trail from the Luke's trailhead, or via a larger loop ride using other trails. Intermediate technical, some climbing. Provides access to top of Devil's Backbone ridgeline ride. Season March through November.

Kokopelli Trail. Porcupine Section. Onion Creek Section. Top of the World Section. Westwater Section. Fruita. The Kokopelli is a series of doubletrack or dirt-road trails extending 142 miles from Fruita Colorado to Moab. Most riders do only a piece of the Kokopelli as part of another ride, but it's possible to do a monster one-day or a multi-day camping ride of the entire length. Season March through November.

Tour de Forks. EPIC ride for very advanced bikers only. Starts at Tibble Fork in American Fork Canyon, ranges over several drainage "forks." 30 miles, about 4500 feet of climbing. 8 miles rocky uphill doubletrack, 22 miles of technical singletrack. One 1/2-mile steep hike-a-bike can be skipped if desired. Season late June to mid-September.

Lightning Switch and Ghost Falls. Heavily switchbacked Lightning switch trail climbs (or descends) from Thunderbird Garden trailhead near Cedar City. Often done as a loop including Ghost Flats. Season late April through October.

Little Baldy (Orem). Tough climb up the south side of Mount Timpanogos. Advanced technical with narrow trail, very strenuous. Options out-and-back, or two possible loop rides. Ride described is 11.5 miles with 2700 feet of climbing. Season June through October.

Little Canyon Rim (Eagles Nest, Metal Masher). Long ride. Lariat-loop or downhill with shuttle. Significant climbing, some technical rock riding. Great views. Season March through November.

Little Cottonwood Creek. A Must-Ride Classic! Broad singletrack follows the old pipeline route along Little Cottonwood Creek, from the mouth of the canyon up to the ruins. Significant climb, but not too long. Intermediate technical with a few rough sections. Season May through November.

Little Mountain to Killyun Canyon Loop (Emigration Canyon). Singletrack loop at the top of Emigration Canyon, follows ridge of Little Mountain towards Lookout Peak, then drops down Killyun Canyon. Moderate climbing. Intermediate technical, descent in Killyun has some tricky sections. Season late May through October.

Little Salty. Uphill or downhill route in the middle of the Klondike Bluffs trails complex. Reached via Copper Ridge Rd or Baby Steps Loop. Season March through November.