View north over Pineview Reservoir from the John Wick trail. Review by Bruce on August 20, 2024.
View north over Pineview Reservoir from the John Wick trail. Review by Bruce on August 20, 2024.
Legacy Mountain

Legacy Mountain is a trail system that lies between Highway 39 and Old Snowbasin Road. The trails are on north-facing slopes above the south side of Pineview Reservoir. There are 6.2 total miles of trail with 13 individual trail segments. The trails lie within the Legacy Mountain subdivision.

The riding area's elevation ranges from 5200 to 5800 feet. Because it's on a north-facing slope -- and because of the nature of the dirt here -- the riding season will start later than you'd expect. The trails should be dry by late May or early June and stay good until November.
Typical section of trail in tall forest, on the What Goes Up trail.
Typical section of trail in tall forest, on the What Goes Up trail.
Taking a tight steep turn on Blue Crush, an intermediate DH trail.
Taking a tight steep turn on Blue Crush, an intermediate DH trail.
My checkout ride to hit everything was 9 miles with 1900 feet of overall climbing. I did not follow the trail that forks northbound off lower Green Mile (which appears to connect to Highway 39), so it's not included in this review.
In general, the trails are heavily forested in mature oak and maple with occasional stands of aspen. The trails are engineered bench-cut with banked turns and man-made bumps.

Where the trails cross roads, there is rockwork that makes the trail entry obvious.

Much of the soil here is a type of clay that's miserable when wet. In spring, trail surfaces often crack deeply and erode easily. I don't recommend riding here in early spring or after heavy rains!

The entry to upper Shane's World from paved road in the subdivision.
The entry to upper Shane's World from paved road in the subdivision.
A rare stretch of sun-exposed trail, heading east on Shane's World.
A rare stretch of sun-exposed trail, heading east on Shane's World.
You can shuttle the trail system by driving to the water-tank road on Old Snowbasin Road (see below). There are several ways to do loop rides through the area. See the descriptions in the individual trail listings below. For most riders, the highlight of this riding area is the set of three DH trails on the northwest corner (Green Mile, Blue Crush, and Blackhawk Down).
Trailhead and Shuttle Info
Looking west toward Pineview from the Nighthawk Lane pull-off.
Looking west toward Pineview from the Nighthawk Lane pull-off.
Legacy Mountain entry on Nighthawk Lane
From Highway 39 south of Pineview Reservoir, turn onto Old Snowbasin Road. Take the second right, Quail Lane. As the road turns uphill, turn right onto Nighthawk Lane. At the Legacy Mountain sign, turn to the right into a small parking area. The Home Run trail is east of the sign, heading downhill toward the lake. The Last Dance trail climbs the hill across Nighthawk Lane.

NOTE! I don't know if this primitive parking strip will be available in the future. It's marked as a building lot, and I saw a "sold" sign there when I rode.

Looking north as the paved water tank road turns off Old Snowbasin Road. The doubletrack on the right is the way down to Goes To 11.
Looking north as the paved water tank road turns off Old Snowbasin Road. The doubletrack on the right is the way down to Goes To 11.
Goes To 11 entry off Old Snowbasin Road
From Highway 39 south of Pineview Reservoir, turn onto Old Snowbasin Road. Drive 2.5 miles uphill. As Old Snowbasin Road makes a turn to the left, turn to the right on the paved road to the community water tank. The doubletrack heading downhill to the right, just after the water tank road leaves Old Snowbasin Road, will take you 100 yards downhill. Veer to the left when you spot the singletrack Goes To 11.

This spot can function as a shuttle drop-off. The right side of the water tank road, just uphill from the doubletrack, has a broad gravel shoulder. There's room for around 5 to 6 cars. Do not block the gate on the water tank road!

Loops and Climbing Trails

Last Dance trail - clockwise climbing route
The entry to Last Dance, south uphill. We're looking across Nighthawk Lane from the entry to parking.
The entry to Last Dance, south uphill. We're looking across Nighthawk Lane from the entry to parking.
The Last Dance trail climbs from the parking spot on Nighthawk Lane. It's part of a climbing route that includes two sections of Last Dance separated by 1/10th mile of road, Shane's World, another 1/10th mile of road, then another section of unlabeled singletrack to upper Goes To 11. (At the top of Last Dance, some riders divert onto John Wick and Crazy 8's then climb upper Home Run.)
The first segment of Last Dance is 0.4 miles of gentle non-technical climbing. It ends on paved road. Ignore the circle on your right and turn left to ride pavement for 0.1 mile. As the paved road turns west (veering to the right), find the second portion of Last Dance on your left.
Last Dance is less forested than most routes in the area, with frequent open views.
Last Dance is less forested than most routes in the area, with frequent open views.
Making our connection. The continuing trail is on the left as the paved road turns right.
Making our connection. The continuing trail is on the left as the paved road turns right.
The second portion of Last Dance's singletrack is 0.3 miles. This segment is also easy singletrack with a gentle rate of climb. It extends from the road up to a trail fork with Shane's World and John Wick.
Last Dance ends at a trail fork 0.8 miles from the trailhead parking. Straight ahead is Shane's World, which can take you up to paved road (where you can again turn to the left and pedal until you find continuing singletrack for the climb to Goes To 11). To the right is John Wick, which connects to Crazy 8's.
Climbing upper Last Dance.
Climbing upper Last Dance.
Shane's World trail (clockwise climbing route)
Shane's World is similar to Last Dance, being more sun-exposed with more views than other area trails.
Shane's World is similar to Last Dance, being more sun-exposed with more views than other area trails.
Shane's World is an easy short trail that links the top of Last Dance to Nighthawk Lane higher on the mountain. It's 0.4 miles long with just over 100 feet of climbing.
Shane's World can be part of a continuous climbing route from the parking on Nighthawk Lane to upper Goes To 11. This is Last Dance, a section of road, upper Last Dance, Shane's World, another section of road, then unlabeled singletrack to Goes To 11 at 5700 feet. This trail fork is 0.2 miles below the origin of Goes To 11 on the Old Snowbasin Road.
Another trail view on Shane's World.
Another trail view on Shane's World.
Shane's to Goes To 11 (clockwise climbing route)
The top end of the connector trail, seen from downhill on Goes To 11.
The top end of the connector trail, seen from downhill on Goes To 11.
This section of singletrack creates a loop ride, but as of August 2024, it's not on Trailforks and has no name on the signpost. It's 0.2 miles long, linking upper Nighthawk Lane to Goes To 11 at 5700 feet elevation.
This section of trail can be part of a clockwise climb for a loop ride. The climb starts at lower parking via Last Dance, a section of road, upper Last Dance, Shane's World, another section of road, then this piece of unlabeled singletrack to Goes To 11. The trail ends on Goes To 11 at a spot 0.2 miles below the origin of Goes To 11 on the Old Snowbasin Road. The trail junction occurs just uphill from where Goes To 11 crosses an old dirt road (the same dirt road that you took to leave pavement at the bottom).
Typical trail scene.
Typical trail scene.
Lower origin of the trail on dirt road.
Lower origin of the trail on dirt road.
To find the bottom of the trail, climb from the top of Shane's World to the road. Turn left and pedal 1/10th mile. When the road reaches a turn-around circle, veer to the right on a dirt road. In 100 feet, turn onto the singletrack on the left.
Home Run trail (counterclockwise loop, climb to DH trails)
The Home Run trail begins at the Legacy Mountain entry sign, just downhill from the parking area.
The Home Run trail begins at the Legacy Mountain entry sign, just downhill from the parking area.
The Home Run trail is an important route within Legacy Mountain, linking the lower parking at the subdivision entry to the Goes To 11 trail on the upper mountain. From bottom to top, it has connections to We All Float, Crazy 8's, What Goes Up before it ends on Goes To 11.
Home Run is 1.3 miles long, with a lowest elevation of 5200 feet where it contours the hill above Highway 39 and a top of 5475 at Goes To 11.
Typical trail view on Home Run, with aspen, maple, and oak.
Typical trail view on Home Run, with aspen, maple, and oak.
Approaching a ravine with a wooden bridge.
Approaching a ravine with a wooden bridge.
You can use the whole length of Home Run as a climbing route from the base up to Goes To 11 -- and then over to the DH trails (Green Mile, Blue Crush, and Blackhawk Down). If you're new to the area, this may be your best option. Experienced riders often use only the upper portion of Home Run as a climbing route for doing laps on the DH trails, getting uphill via Last Dance and a combination of road links and other trails. The lower portion of Home Run is a good return path back to parking.
While most of Home Run lies in mature oak forest like the other Legacy Mountain trails, the eastern 1/2 mile skirts the property border between forest and farmland. On this traversing section, there are unobstructed views to the north of Pineview Reservoir and the surrounding mountains.
Eastbound on lower Home Run.
Eastbound on lower Home Run.
Climbing a steeper section of Home Run, between We All Float and Crazy 8's.
Climbing a steeper section of Home Run, between We All Float and Crazy 8's.
The section of Home Run between We All Float and Crazy 8's has 0.3 miles of peg-the-meter climbing at 12% pitch. It's straight and non-technical, but it's a harder grunt back to the top of the DH trails (when you continue on to the end of We All Float) than the combination of What Goes Up and upper Home Run. (See the map.)
When scouting the tracks of regular Legacy riders in summer 2024, it seems that most of them save lower Home Run (from We All Float to parking) for the final piece of their ride.
We're about to leave the forest as we finish the ride and head back to parking.
We're about to leave the forest as we finish the ride and head back to parking.
Arriving at Goes To 11 after climbing Home Run. The DH trails are to the right.
Arriving at Goes To 11 after climbing Home Run. The DH trails are to the right.
When you reach the top of Home Run, turn to the right to take lower Goes To 11 over to the top of the DH trails. (This trail fork was unmarked in August 2024).

Or head uphill on Goes To 11 for an up-and-back.

Variations on loop rides
 
John Wick trail - option off clockwise loop
Fork with John Wick, as seen from Shane's World.
Fork with John Wick, as seen from Shane's World.
The John Wick trail is an easy short connector between the trail fork where Last Dance becomes Shane's World and the top of Crazy 8's. It's only 0.3 miles long, and for the most part is a traversing trail with little elevation change.
Many riders climb from parking to John Wick (including 1/10th mile on pavement between two segments of Last Dance). Then they cross the road to Crazy 8's and drop down to Home Run where they climb up to Goes To 11.

John Wick ends on Nighthawk Lane across from Crazy 8's.

Traversing the hill on John Wick.
Traversing the hill on John Wick.
Crazy 8's DH trail (combine w John Wick)
Entry to Crazy 8's, across from John Wick, on Nighthawk Lane.
Entry to Crazy 8's, across from John Wick, on Nighthawk Lane.
The Crazy 8's trail drops off Nighthawk Lane as the continuation of John Wick from Last Dance or Shane's World. It's only 0.3 miles long, ending on the Home Run trail -- aiming in the uphill direction.
Crazy 8's drops 150 vertical feet. While not highly technical, the steepness of the multiple tight turns makes Crazy 8's an expert-level trail.
An open look at Pineview from Crazy 8's.
An open look at Pineview from Crazy 8's.
Turns are very steep. Perhaps some riders can successfully attack them uphill, but you'll probably be happier riding this trail downhill.
Turns are very steep. Perhaps some riders can successfully attack them uphill, but you'll probably be happier riding this trail downhill.
Although listed as a two-way trail, Crazy 8's was obviously built to be done in the downhill direction. The turns are simply too steep for most riders to power up.
Most riders who hit this trail climb via Last Dance, then take John Wick to the top of Crazy 8's. After dropping to Home Run, the obvious path is to climb up to Goes To 11, then fork right to the top of the DH trails.
Like most trails in the area, Crazy 8's runs through north-facing mature forest.
Like most trails in the area, Crazy 8's runs through north-facing mature forest.
Shuttled rides, add-on miles, final connection to DH trails
 
Goes To 11 trail
Looking down a (rare) straight segment of Goes To 11, heading north just after the top of Home Run.
Looking down a (rare) straight segment of Goes To 11, heading north just after the top of Home Run.
The Goes to 11 trail links the Old Snowbasin Road to the top of the three DH trails (Green Mile, Blue Crush, and Blackhawk Down). Many riders will shuttle to the top of Goes To 11, but the trail rides both directions and is a nice -- but strenuous -- out-and-back. The trail is 0.9 miles long, twisting through an oak forest with almost constant turns.
As an uphill, the middle portion of Goes To 11 has a constant moderately steep pitch. There will be 300 feet of climbing in a bit over 0.5 miles.

You can connect to the Snowbasin area trails from the top of Goes To 11 by climbing up the Old Snowbasin Road. For example, it's 1.1 mile to the Art Nord trailhead and the Wheeler Creek trail.

Heading into a turn as we climb Goes To 11 out-and-back.
Heading into a turn as we climb Goes To 11 out-and-back.
There are a lot of bridges within the trail system, aiding your passage over the many little ravines.
There are a lot of bridges within the trail system, aiding your passage over the many little ravines.
At 0.2 miles from the top of Goes To 11, or 0.5 miles uphill from the fork with Home Run, a trail forks away to the east. This trail links to a subdivision road uphill from the end of Shane's World. This route (Last Dance and Shane's World) provides an alternate climb or descending path, but it's interrupted by two sections of paved road, so you need to know where you're going.
As a shuttled downhill, Goes To 11 is a quick fun ride in the northbound direction. But it's not a high-speed, wide-open descent. Turns are linked together in series, and they're tight enough that you can't just roll. You'll be using a bit of brake.
A view from the highest point of Goes To 11, near the water tank.
A view from the highest point of Goes To 11, near the water tank.
There are a ton of turns on Goes To 11. Most are banked, but are tight enough that you can't "turn loose and bomb down."
There are a ton of turns on Goes To 11. Most are banked, but are tight enough that you can't "turn loose and bomb down."
As mentioned, Goes To 11 is your route to the DH trails. If you arrive at the top of Home Run, turn to the right on Goes To 11 and pedal 0.2 miles (with another 50 feet of climbing) to where two DH trails split away within about 50 feet before Goes To 11 ends and Green Mile continues straight.
DH Trails!
 
Blackhawk Down DH trail
Blackhawk Down begins at this sharp highly-banked turn of Goes To 11.
Blackhawk Down begins at this sharp highly-banked turn of Goes To 11.
The Blackhawk Down DH trail is a one-way expert downhill-only trail. It forks away from the downhill end of Goes to 11, just a few feet uphill from the origin of the Blue Crush and Green Mile DH trails. As Goes to 11 makes a hard left turn with a steep bank, go straight to pop up and over the bank to enter Blackhawk Down.
Blackhawk Down is 0.4 miles long, descending 200 vertical feet before ending on Blue Crush. Then there's another 0.1 mile of downhill before you can turn back uphill for another lap.
Blackhawk Down is steeper than Blue Crush, but is similar in character.
Blackhawk Down is steeper than Blue Crush, but is similar in character.
Looking back uphill at a series of bumps and wiggles.
Looking back uphill at a series of bumps and wiggles.
Turns are banked, but are a bit tight for high speeds. Like Blue Crush, there will be bumps that can function as jumps. The trail is rated expert, but there are no obligatory drops or gap jumps. A skilled upper-intermediate rider should be able to handle this descent.
At mile 0.2 of Blackhawk Down or mile 0.3 of Blue Crush, the two routes run side-by-side for 50 yards. Some riders cross over here. To stay on Blackhawk Down, keep to the right on the lower trail.

Blackhawk Down joins Blue Crush for 100 yards. You'll then merge with Green Mile for around 50 yards before you reach a trail split. The right trail is What Goes Up, which will climb to Home Run for a return to the top. Downhill to the left is We All Float, which connects to Home Run for a return to the trailhead.

Too close for comfort. Some riders cross over here. Blackhawk Down is on the right, while Blue Crush is the higher trail on the left.
Too close for comfort. Some riders cross over here. Blackhawk Down is on the right, while Blue Crush is the higher trail on the left.
Blue Crush DH trail
Plunging down Blue Crush.
Plunging down Blue Crush.
Blue Crush is a downhill-only intermediate-level trail. It begins on the downhill end of Goes To 11, between the start of Blackhawk Down and Green Mile.
Blue Crush is 0.6 miles long, descending 300 vertical feet. Turns are highly banked, but some are tight enough that you'll need to tap your brakes to avoid blowing through them.

Many bumps come in sets of two. If you have significant speed, you'll need to treat these as gap jumps.

Typical highly-banked engineered turn on Blue Crush, with Pineview as a backdrop.
Typical highly-banked engineered turn on Blue Crush, with Pineview as a backdrop.
A series of rounded tables on a rare straight section of Blue Crush.
A series of rounded tables on a rare straight section of Blue Crush.
Blue Crush joins Green Mile just above the What Goes Up trail fork. If you keep to the right, you'll head back uphill for another lap.

A left turn downhill takes you on We All Float 0.2 miles to Home Run. Here you can either go to the Nighthawk Lane trailhead, or climb the steepest section of Home Run to get back uphill for another lap.

Green Mile DH trail
Entry to Green Mile as Goes To 11 ends, straight ahead. That's Blue Crush on the right.
Entry to Green Mile as Goes To 11 ends, straight ahead. That's Blue Crush on the right.
The Green Mile DH trail is a one-way, easier descending route. It's 0.9 miles long, descending 300 vertical feet. It begins at the end of Goes To 11 and ends at the trail fork with What Goes Up and We All Float.
At 0.8 miles downhill, I ran across a trail sign that confused me. There's a fork here, with the right fork dropping downhill to join Blue Crush.  A sign "Fight Club" is oriented as if it's the name of the trail to the right. The trail to the left (which would be your path if you kept straight) does not rejoin the trail system. Strava's heat map indicates that it's a seldom-used route down to Highway 39.

So, drop to the right at this trail fork!

Trail fork where the Green Mile DH route continues on the right at the "Fight Club" sign.
Trail fork where the Green Mile DH route continues on the right at the "Fight Club" sign.
Green Mile has longer straight sections than Blue Crush.
Green Mile has longer straight sections than Blue Crush.
Around 100 feet after joining Blue Crush, you can keep to the right to climb What Goes Up -- which will take you to upper Home Run for the climb up to Goes To 11.
In my opinion, Green Mile isn't appropriate for true beginners. It takes a bit of strength to get up there, and Green Mile itself is more of an unskilled-but-experienced, early-intermediate type.
Rolling a banked turn on Green Mile.
Rolling a banked turn on Green Mile.
Return Routes from DH trails
 
What Goes Up trail
Standing on the trail fork where the DH trails end. To my left is We All Float. Straight ahead is What Goes Up.
Standing on the trail fork where the DH trails end. To my left is We All Float. Straight ahead is What Goes Up.
What Goes Up links the bottom of the three DH routes (Green Mile, Blue Crush, and Blackhawk Down) to upper Home Run for a climb back uphill.
What Goes Up gently climbs through forest for 0.4 miles before descending to a junction with Home Run. Keep to the right (uphill) at this trail fork.
What Goes Up descends to meet Home Run to continue the climb back to the top of the DH trails.
What Goes Up descends to meet Home Run to continue the climb back to the top of the DH trails.
We All Float trail
We All Float twists around through thick forest.
We All Float twists around through thick forest.
We All Float is a short connector between the bottom of the DH trails (Green Mile, Blue Crush, and Blackhawk Down) and Home Run. It's 0.2 miles with a bit of trivial up-and-down.

Most of We All Float is in tall forest of mature oak, maple, and aspen.

You can use We All Float as a climbing route, taking Home Run from parking, then We All Float, then What Goes Up to upper Home Run. (This bypasses a steeper climb on Home Run.)

Most riders will ride We All Float in the west-to-east direction when they've finished their DH laps and are headed for Home Run to ride back to parking.

Dropping through the ravine near Home Run, eastbound.
Dropping through the ravine near Home Run, eastbound.

Quick look -- starting on Goes To 11

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Bottom Line!
Good trail system. Lots of fun stuff and multiple riding options. The DH trails will be the target for most riders. Climbing rates are occasionally a bit stiff for beginners and intermediates. The clockwise climbing route (with diversions onto paved roads) can be difficult for newcomers to navigate.

Getting there:
Legacy Mountain entry on Nighthawk Lane
From Highway 39 south of Pineview Reservoir, turn onto Old Snowbasin Road. Take the second right, Quail Lane (at the Edgewater sign). As the road turns uphill, turn right onto Nighthawk Lane. At the Legacy Mountain sign, turn to the right into a small parking area. The Home Run trail is east of the sign, heading downhill toward the lake. The Last Dance trail climbs the hill across Nighthawk Lane.
Goes To 11 entry off Old Snowbasin Road
From Highway 39 south of Pineview Reservoir, turn onto Old Snowbasin Road. Drive 2.5 miles uphill. As Old Snowbasin Road makes a turn to the left, turn to the right on the paved road to the community water tank. The doubletrack heading downhill to the right, just after the water tank road leaves Old Snowbasin Road, will take you 100 yards downhill. Veer to the left when you spot the singletrack Goes To 11. This spot can function as a shuttle drop-off. The right shoulder, just uphill from the doubletrack, has room for around 5 to 6 cars. Do not block the gate on the water tank road!