View from the top of Lake Mountain. Reviews of these trails by Bruce from 2009 o...
View from the top of Lake Mountain. Reviews of these trails by Bruce from 2009 on, with latest update June 21, 2022.
Eagle Mountain Overiew
With links to specific riding area trail pages

Eagle Mountain is a popular riding destination during late winter and early spring, because the trails are almost always ready to ride. In the summer you'll find mostly local riders hitting the trails early in the morning while it's still cool. There are a ton of trails here. This overview page has quick details on each trail, organized by riding area within Eagle Mountain.

The trails are mostly easier-intermediate in tech requirement, with only modest aerobic effort. Trails can be linked for a short ride or a long monster of endurance. Trails are described in more detail (with some ride suggestions) on specific area pages:

   - northern Eagle Mountain trails 
   -Treadstone-area (Prayer Flag hill) trails 
   - southern Eagle Mountain trails 
   - Lake Mountain slope trails
   - Mountain Ranch Bike Park 
   - Eagle Mountain Race Loop
   - Jake the Snake

Descending away from the Prayer Flag area on Given to Fly.
Descending away from the Prayer Flag area on Given to Fly.
North -- Hickman Hill Area
Nirvana Trail
Runs from Treadstone at the top of the Prayer Flags hill northbound to end at the Pony Express Parkway. At the parkway there's a connector to the north end of Brass Monkey. Can be part of the northern end of a longer loop ride in either direction.
Length 2.0 miles. Vertical 300 ft elevation loss when done from south to north. Trail surface intermediate skill and aerobic requirement.
Descending Nirvana. After the initial drop, the trail will run through sage just...
Descending Nirvana. After the initial drop, the trail will run through sage just west of a flat valley.
Brass Monkey
Runs from the southern end of Creed near the Given to Fly connector northbound to end at the Pony Express Parkway. In 2022, there's an arc of trail near the sidewalk that connects Brass Monkey to Nirvana. Can be part of the northern end of a longer loop ride in either direction.
Length 0.9 miles. Vertical approximately 100 ft when done in either direction. Surface intermediate skill, light aerobic requirement.
Decending Brass Monkey northbound towards the Pony Express Parkway..
Decending Brass Monkey northbound towards the Pony Express Parkway..
Creed
On the southern end, Creed starts by forking away from the Given to Fly and Hickman Hill connectors. It runs north to the Pony Express Parkway, crossing over the top of the hill. On the southern side, some stunts are built in for the downhill. (In 2022, construction has closed the far north end. Check conditions before planning to include Creed in your ride plan.)
Length 1.4 miles. Vertical approximately 250 ft done north to south, 200 if south to north. Surface requires upper-intermediate skills and moderate aerobic condition.
There are open views of the mountains as Creed twists back and forth when headin...
There are open views of the mountains as Creed twists back and forth when heading north to south. That's Timpanogos straight ahead of my bike.
Hickman Hill Beginner Loops
The Hickman Hill trails lie just east of the southern side of Creed, just uphill from the subdivision in Hidden Canyon. From the I-15 trail at the bottom, here's a one-way trail 0.6 miles long leading uphill (Radio Free Europe) with three downhill-only flow trails 0.4, 0.3, and 0.2 miles in length, named Huey & Louie, Rick Roll, and DH#3 name TBA.
Length 0.8 to 1.0 miles per lap. Vertical approximately 100 vertical ft per lap. Rated experienced-beginner in skill requirement, early-intermediate aerobic requirement.
Rolling down the first downhill option. Note the nice banked corners and wide ma...
Rolling down the first downhill option. Note the nice banked corners and wide machined riding surface.
Hidden Canyon Trail
The Hidden Canyon trail starts just off the paved trail at the Pony Express Parkway east of Hidden Canyon Elementary. It climbs the hill to the area above the Mountain Ranch bike park, connecting to Rock-a-Billy, Ridgeline/Cow Tracks, and Golden Eagle.
Length 0.7 miles, climbing 200 vertical feet when done from Hidden Canyon up to the bike park connector trails. Surface upper-intermediate technical, upper-intermediate in aerobic effort.
Looking northeast on the Hidden Canyon trail.
Looking northeast on the Hidden Canyon trail.
Rock-a-Billy
Rock-a-Billy forks to the south from Hidden Canyon, 0.2 miles uphill from the Pony Express Parkway. It rolls up and down, but generally climbs, as it traverses the western slope of Lake Mountain. The Rock-a-Billy trail ends on the Cow Tracks trail just above the "Rockpile" parking area. It can be accessed from the paved Hidden Hollow parking lot via a short connector trail.
Length 1.1 miles, climbing 200 vertical feet from Hidden Canyon to Cow Tracks (riding south). Surface intermediate technical, easy in aerobic requirement.
Southbound early on Rock-a-Billy. Junipers occasionally obscure the sight lines,...
Southbound early on Rock-a-Billy. Junipers occasionally obscure the sight lines, so be cautious about riders coming the other way!
Cow Tracks
Cow Tracks links the trails at the top of the Mountain Ranch bike park to the "Rockpile" parking area in the middle of the Eagle Mountain trails. It contours the hillside before making a descent to the Rockpile. The trail has one steep pitch and there are some embedded rocks. Cow Tracks joins Rock-a-Billy as it descends to the east side of the Rockpile parking area.
Length 0.8 miles. Surface intermediate in technical requirement, one steep pitch of upper-intermediate aerobic effort. Around 50 feet of elevation change north to south.
The steepest spot is the climb just before the Ridgeline trail fork. Theres both...
The steepest spot is the climb just before the Ridgeline trail fork. There's both embedded and loose rock, but it's very do-able.
Paved Access Trail From the paved bike path along the Pony Express Parkway, there's a new paved trail extending uphill into Hidden Canyon. At this time (June 2022) it's only partially paved, but will provide a connection uphill to the Hickman Hill beginner trails as well as Creed, Brass Monkey, Supersonic, and Given to Fly.
map
Map of northern Eagle Mountain area.
Best trail page for these trails
     northern Eagle Mountain trails

Best trailheads for these trails
     paved trail from Pony Express Parkway
     Hidden Canyon trailhead
     "Rockpile" parking and connect via
         Given to Fly or Nirvana

Middle -- Prayer Flags Hill Area
Nirvana Trail
Runs from Treadstone at the top of the Prayer Flags hill northbound to end at the Pony Express Parkway. Here there's a connector to the north end of Brass Monkey. Can be part of the northern end of a longer loop ride in either direction.
Length 2.0 miles. Vertical 300 ft elevation loss when done from south to north. Trail surface intermediate skill and aerobic requirement.
Climbing Nirvana. At the trail fork on the ridge, well head left toward the pray...
Climbing Nirvana. At the trail fork on the ridge, we'll head left toward the prayer flags.
Given to Fly
Given to Fly is two-directional, but you'll like it more as a downhill. As a climber, it's mellow and easy at first, then reaches a plunge (which you're trying to pedal UP) with a couple of rock drops that will probably have you pushing your bike.
Length 1.4 miles with 350 vertical feet of climbing when done from the valley up to the top of the Prayer Flags hill. The steep spots on the higher elevations make Given to Fly an upper-intermediate trail, although most of the trail is quite easy.
The bottom half of Given to Fly is very smooth and easy to ride, with minimal gr...
The bottom half of Given to Fly is very smooth and easy to ride, with minimal grade.
Supersonic
Supersonic runs between Hidden Canyon and Treadstone at the top of the Prayer Flags hill as the continuation of Treadstone. It rides well in either direction and is a popular route for longer loop rides. (In June 2022, the trail has been interrupted at Hidden Canyon. Until it's restored, you can transfer to Cracker Jack for a shorter ride, or substitute Given to Fly if your loop includes the northern trails.)
Length 1.1 miles with 300 vertical feet of climbing when done from Hidden Canyon. Surface easier-intermediate, modest aerobic effort.
Eagle Mountain is a great spot for winter riding. Here Bruce rolls uphill on Sup...
Eagle Mountain is a great spot for winter riding. Here Bruce rolls uphill on Supersonic during a winter ride.
Cracker Jack
Cracker Jack forks away from the Deer Tracks trail just uphill from the "Rockpile" parking zone. It extends north to Hidden Canyon. In June 2022 the northern end has been interrupted by subdivision construction, requiring a transfer to Supersonic at mile 0.6 to continue your ride.
Length 0.7 miles with 150 vertical feet elevation loss from Deer Tracks to Hidden Canyon. Surface beginner, modest aerobic effort when done north to south.
Descending Cracker Jack toward Hidden Canyon.
Descending Cracker Jack toward Hidden Canyon.
Deer Tracks
(Treadstone Connector)

Treadstone can be reached quickly from the Race Loop 's trailhead (Rockpile) via Deer Tracks. The Deer Tracks trail starts westbound away from the dirt road just where you enter the parking area. In 100 feet, it forks to the left while Cracker Jack goes to the right. It climbs gently 0.2 miles to intercept Treadstone at the transition from the Billy Idol portion to the Cougar Tracks portion of Treadstone.

Length 0.2 miles, 50 feet of climbing from Rockpile parking to Treadstone.
Just uphill from the trailhead, were heading southwest on Deer Tracks..
Just uphill from the trailhead, we're heading southwest on Deer Tracks..
Treadstone
Treadstone extends from the northern end of Deadwood up to the top of the Prayer Flags hill. It has been divided into three segments: "Billy Idol" from Deadwood to the Deer Tracks intersection; "Cougar Tracks" from Deer Tracks to a cutoff on the western side of the hill, and "Prayer Flags" which winds around past the flags at the top of the hill and descends to Supersonic. Nirvana forks away from Treadstone near the top of the hill. Treadstone is a must-ride for the Eagle Mountain experience!
Length 2.1 miles with 300 vertical feet of climbing when done from Deadwood to the hilltop at the Prayer Flags. Intermediate tech with moderate aerobic effort.
The famous Prayer Flags of Eagle Mountain are at the Treadstone Trails highest p...
The famous Prayer Flags of Eagle Mountain are at the Treadstone Trail's highest point. On a Saturday morning, you'll find plenty of local bikers here.
Backspacer

Backspacer begins on Given to Fly on a ridgeline and descends. It crosses Treadstone then continues down to the doubletrack and Cropduster in the valley before turning west to link to the northern end of Deadwood. The trail isn't particularly technical. This is an easy descent. There is one dip through the wash that beginning riders will want to walk. Near the bottom of Backspacer is a trail fork for Cropduster , a popular option.

Length 0.7 miles with 200 feet of descent when done from the Prayer Flags hill down to Cropduster in the valley. Easier-intermediate in tech requirement. Moderate aerobic effort when climbing.
Rolling into a turn shortly after crossing Treadstone on the way down.
Rolling into a turn shortly after crossing Treadstone on the way down.
Space Dust
Space dust begins and ends on the doubletrack between the "Rockpile" parking area and the northern end of Deadwood and western end of Treadstone. It has about 1/10th mile of doubletrack at the western side. It doesn't link to any other trails, but is a nice "on the way" option if you're heading from Deadwood back to the Rockpile parking and don't want to climb up Treadstone.
Length 0.6 miles with 50 feet of climbing and descending. Easy-intermediate in tech requirement, easy aerobic effort.
Looking down Space Dust at a nicely banked and reinforced turn on a west-to-east...
Looking down Space Dust at a nicely banked and reinforced turn on a west-to-east ride.
Cropduster
The downhill end of Cropduster forks away from Backspacer after southbound Backspacer crosses a dirt road. Veer to the left and turn east along the edge of the ravine. Cropduster will give you a gentle but sustained climb to the top of the ridge on Lake Mountain where you can connect to Gunslinger downhill.
Length 1.3 miles in length with 300 feet of elevation gain when done west to east. Very easy technical riding, gentle rate of climb.
Shortly after forking onto Cropduster from Backspacer, were heading southeast al...
Shortly after forking onto Cropduster from Backspacer, we're heading southeast along the ravine.
Doubletracks from the Rockpile
Many riders use stretches of the ATV track to link their singletrack options together. From "the Rockpile" parking zone, there are doubletracks heading east uphill to Jackrabbit and a viewpoint, west to Space Dust and Deadwood, and south to Road Runner, Wile E Coyote, and 411 to Fistful of Dollars.
Rockpile trailhead where a high school race is being staged.
"Rockpile" trailhead where a high school race is being staged.
map
Map of the middle Eagle Mountain trails.
Best trail page for these trails
     Treadstone (Prayer Flag) trail area

Best trailheads for these trails
     ride from Pony Express Parkway via Rock-a-Billy
     "Rockpile" parking and connect via Deer Tracks
         to Treadstone

East -- Lake Mountain Slope Area
Rock-a-Billy
Rock-a-Billy is the connection from the east side of lower Hidden Canyon to the "Rockpile" area. It begins on the Hidden Canyon trail and ends on Cow Tracks.
Length 1.1 miles with 200 feet of elevation gain north to south. Easier-intermediate in tech requirement, mile aerobic effort.
View south on Rock-a-Billy as little yellow flowers fill the meadows.
View south on Rock-a-Billy as little yellow flowers fill the meadows.
Hidden Canyon
The Hidden Canyon trail starts just off the paved trail at the Pony Express Parkway north of Hidden Canyon Elementary. It climbs the hill to the area above the Mountain Ranch bike park, connecting to Rock-a-Billy, Ridgeline/Cow Tracks, and Golden Eagle.
Length 0.7 miles, climbing 200 vertical feet when done from Hidden Canyon up to the bike park connector trails. Surface upper-intermediate technical, upper-intermediate in aerobic effort.
View from the Hidden Canyon trail looking northeast.
View from the Hidden Canyon trail looking northeast.
Cow Tracks
Cow Tracks links the trails at the top of the Mountain Ranch bike park to the "Rockpile" parking area in the middle of the Eagle Mountain trails. It contours the hillside before making a descent to the Rockpile. The trail has one steep pitch and there are some embedded rocks. Cow Tracks joins Rock-a-Billy as it descends to the east side of the Rockpile parking area.
Length 0.8 miles. Surface intermediate in technical requirement, one steep pitch of upper-intermediate aerobic effort. Around 50 feet of elevation change north to south.
The entry bridge to Cow Tracks remind us that theres some slightly more tech rid...
The entry bridge to Cow Tracks remind us that there's some slightly more tech riding ahead -- especially if you decide to do a little lap around the Ridgeline Flow trail.
Ridgeline Trail
The Ridgeline Trail connects Cow Tracks to Hidden Canyon before heading northeast across the top of the bike park area and descending down to the Juniper trail in the bike park. The portion northeast of the loop is also known as the Golden Eagle trail and a portion of the loop is also known as Big Thunder.
Length 2.0 miles with 300 feet of elevation change from top of loop to lower bike park. Loop is 1.2 miles with 150 feet of climbing. Upper-intermediate in skill and aerobic requirement.
High above the bike park on the portion of Ridgeline known as Golden Eagle.
High above the bike park on the portion of Ridgeline known as Golden Eagle.
Ridge Doubletrack (ATV route)
There's an ATV trail at the very top of the ridge going north-south. You can access this trail at several points: In the bike park, from Jackrabbit or nearby ATV routes, and at the southern end from Wile E Coyote or the valley doubletrack. It's a combination of the water-tank road, a bit of un-named DT, and the southern ridgeline end of OHV route 2. The top of Jackrabbit, Gunslinger, and Crop Duster can be reached via this doubletrack.
As expected for an ATV route, there will be long areas of loose surface, embedde...
As expected for an ATV route, there will be long areas of loose surface, embedded rock,and some steep pitches The ridgeline DT not a ride for soft bikers.
Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny ties the rockpile parking area to the top of Jackrabbit (via Paintball City). When riding southbound, it's the continuation of Cow Tracks, and ends at the viewpoint where the doubletrack Paintball City begins. Bugs Bunny crosses to the eastern side of Lake Mountain, offering views you won't see on most Eagle Mountain trails.
Length 0.6 miles with around 200 feet of overall climbing when done north to south.
Climbing over the ridgeline of Lake Mountain on Bugs Bunny.
Climbing over the ridgeline of Lake Mountain on Bugs Bunny.
Jackrabbit
Jackrabbit starts high on the ridgeline at around the middle of the Eagle Mountain riding area. It begins at the end of Bugs Bunny. It can also be reached by doubletrack at the viewpoint 0.3 miles uphill from the Rockpile and 0.1 mile from the top of Roadrunner. The first portion is doubletrack and is called Paintball City. Jackrabbit is 1.4 miles long with almost no overall elevation change, but with a fair amount of up-and-down. There may be alternate lines as the singletrack winds through a juniper forest. Depending on how you ride, the northernmost portion of Jackrabbit may be doubletrack or singletrack nearby.
Length 1.4 miles with around 150 feet of overall climbing but no elevation change between beginning and end. Easier-intermediate in tech requirement and aerobic level.
Southbound through the junipers on Jackrabbit.
Southbound through the junipers on Jackrabbit.
Road Runner
From the Rockpile area, Road Runner can be reached by taking a doubletrack to either end. It can also be reached by climbing Bugs Bunny and turning onto Rocket Powered Roller Skates, which ends across the dirt road from Road Runner. Road Runner is 0.8 miles long, but with only about 60 feet of overall elevation gain. My description will assume you started the downhill southwestern end, as is done for the race loop. It branches away from OHV route 3 0.3 miles south of the "Rockpile" parking area. Wile E Coyote will fork to the right (southbound) just 1/10th mile uphill. Roadrunner ends on OHV route 2 just below the big valley overlook.
Length 0.8 miles, 60 feet of overall elevation gain.
Were passing through a juniper grove on Road Runner, temporarily northbound.
We're passing through a juniper grove on Road Runner, temporarily northbound.
Crop Duster
Crop Duster is a two-way trail that functions as a climbing route to Gunslinger, or as a swooping easy downhill. Crop Duster begins on the Backspacer trail, heading east. It has connections to Gunslinger (top and bottom) and to Jackrabbit and Roadrunner.
Length 1.3 miles in length with 300 feet of elevation gain when done west to east. Very easy technical riding, gentle rate of climb
A gap jump on Cropduster, for riders who are descending. Note the prominent ride...
A gap jump on Cropduster, for riders who are descending. Note the prominent ride-around.
Gunslinger
The top of Gunslinger is also the top of Crop Duster, on the ridgeline ATV track. While most riders use Gunslinger as a downhill, it's a two-way trail. So yield to climbers on your way down. Turns are banked and the riding is fairly easy. There are a few engineered jumps that intermediate riders can simply go around.
Length 0.5 miles with 200 feet of elevation loss east to west.
Heading north during the descent.
Heading north during the descent.
Wile E Coyote
Wile E Coyote is a favorite north-south route on the eastern side of the big valley. It forks away from Roadrunner just 150 yards from Roadrunner's southern end on ATV route 3. From the origin on Roadrunner the trail runs south 0.9 miles before ending at a dirt-road fork just across from the southeastern end of Deadwood. This southern end of Wile E Coyote on ATV route 3 has connections to the south end of OHV route 2, the 411 trail (which starts on the doubletrack) and OHV route 4 to connect to the Deadwood trail.
Length 0.9 miles with 150 feet of elevation gain riding north to south.
View back to the north at the Oquirrh Mountains as Bruce rides Wile E Coyote.
View back to the north at the Oquirrh Mountains as Bruce rides Wile E Coyote.
map
map of the east-side Eagle Mountain trails
Best trail page for these trails
     southern Eagle Mountain trails

Best trailheads for these trails
     Hidden Canyon to Rock-a-Billy from the
          Pony Express Parkway
     (Hidden Canyon trailhead not finished)
     "Rockpile" parking and connect east via
           doubletrack
        

 

- southern trails continued on map below

South -- Deadwood Loop Area
Beggar's Canyon
Beggar's Canyon is a downhill run in a washbottom. It's found in the middle of the valley east of Deadwood and west of Jackrabbit. The top of the trail lies in a small wash, found on a doubletrack extending west from the bottom of Jackrabbit. It ends on Backspacer near the bottom of Deadwood.
Length 1.1 miles with 200 feet of elevation loss south to north.
The ride down Beggars offers whoops and sidewall hits.
The ride down Beggar's offers whoops and sidewall hits.
Crop Duster
Crop Duster is a two-way trail that functions as a climbing route to Gunslinger, or as a swooping easy downhill. Crop Duster begins on the Backspacer trail, heading east. This western end is fairly flat, following a wash across the valley. Crop Duster has connections to Gunslinger (top and bottom) and to Jackrabbit and Roadrunner.
Length 1.3 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain when done west to east. Very easy technical riding, gentle rate of climb
Shortly after forking onto Cropduster from Backspacer, were heading southeast al...
Shortly after forking onto Cropduster from Backspacer, we're heading southeast along the ravine.
Gunslinger
As a downhill, Gunslinger starts right where Cropduster ends. The trail drops to the west before turning back north to rejoin Cropduster 0.5 miles later. The vertical drop is 200 feet.
Length 0.5 miles with 200 feet of elevation loss east to west. Intermediate in tech requirement.
Gunslinger heads west across the ridge at the fork with Cropduster.
Gunslinger heads west across the ridge at the fork with Cropduster.
Jackrabbit
Jackrabbit starts high on the ridgeline at around the middle of the Eagle Mountain riding area, about 0.3 miles from the Rockpile and 0.1 mile from the top of Roadrunner. The first portion is doubletrack. Jackrabbit is 1.4 miles long with almost no overall elevation change, but with a fair amount of up-and-down.
Length 1.4 miles with around 150 feet of overall climbing but no elevation change between beginning and end. Easier-intermediate in tech requirement and aerobic level.
Looking south as we enter the singletrack portion of Jackrabbit. The sign says n...
Looking south as we enter the singletrack portion of Jackrabbit. The sign says "no motorized vehicles."
Road Runner
From the Rockpile area, Road Runner can be reached by taking a doubletrack to either end. Road Runner is 0.8 miles long, but with only about 60 feet of overall elevation gain. My description will assume you started the downhill southwestern end, as is done for the race loop. It branches away from OHV route 3 0.3 miles south of the "Rockpile" parking area. Wile E Coyote will fork to the right (southbound) just 1/10th mile uphill. Roadrunner ends on OHV route 2 just below the big valley overlook.
Length 0.8 miles, 60 feet of overall elevation gain.
View into Utah Valley from a viewpoint on Road Runner.
View into Utah Valley from a viewpoint on Road Runner.
Wile E Coyote
Wile E Coyote is a favorite north-south route on the eastern side of the big valley. It forks away from Roadrunner just 150 yards from Roadrunner's southern end on ATV route 3. From the origin on Roadrunner the trail runs south 0.9 miles before ending at a dirt-road fork just across from the southeastern end of Deadwood. This southern end of Wile E Coyote on ATV route 3 has connections to the south end of OHV route 2, the 411 trail (which starts on the doubletrack) and OHV route 4 to connect to the Deadwood trail.
Length 0.9 miles with 150 feet of elevation gain riding north to south. Easier-intermediate riding.
A bit of late spring snow persists under the cedars on Wile E Coyote.
A bit of late spring snow persists under the cedars on Wile E Coyote.
411
411 is usually used as a climbing route to the top of Eastwood and Fistful of Dollars. It consists of around 1/10th mile of ATV track followed by a narrow singletrack winding up the mountain. At the top, it gives birth to your choice of Eastwood or Fistful of Dollars for the trip downhill.
Length 0.6 miles with 200 feet of elevation gain. Upper-intermediate in difficult.
Looking up 411 shortly after leaving the doubletrack.
Looking up 411 shortly after leaving the doubletrack.
Eastwood
Eastwood is a two-way trail that most riders use as a downhill. There is the option of climbing Eastwood to descend Fistful of Dollars, but the tire tracks indicate that almost nobody does this. It begins at the top of 411 straight across from Fistful of Dollars, heads back parallel to 411 then crosses over to descend the mountain. It crosses Deadwood before joining Fistful of Dollars near its end.
Length 0.8 miles with 230 feet of elevation loss when done south to north. Intermediate in tech requirement. Strenuous aerobic effort as a climb.
View down Eastwood toward the Wasatch Front. Were seeing over Traverse Mountain ...
View down Eastwood toward the Wasatch Front. We're seeing over Traverse Mountain on the left and there's a sliver of Utah Lake on the right..
Fistful of Dollars
Fistful of Dollars is an expert-level downhill-only trail that starts at the top of 411 and Eastwood. While much of the trail is swooping singletrack, there are some short but slippery rock steeps that require aggressive attitude and good skills.
Length 0.6 miles with 230 feet of elevation loss. Expert skills required.
Just getting started. Thats our gunslinger ahead.
Just getting started. That's our gunslinger ahead.
Deadwood
Deadwood is a fun trail on the western side of the big valley. Most riders will do it downhill south to north. The slope is gentle and it's easy to ride. In 2022, the track was widened and turns were banked for a zippy ride. It's part of the race loop and a must-do if you ride Eagle Mountain. Deadwood starts on ATV route 4 near the end of Wile E coyote and ends at the ATV route 1 across from the western end of Treadstone.
Length 1.9 miles with a bit of climbing on the southern end then 300 feet of elevation loss northbound.
Passing through a scorched former juniper forest. Juniper inhibits undergrowth, ...
Passing through a scorched former juniper forest. Juniper inhibits undergrowth, so the formerly bare ground now shows grass and scrub.
map
map of southern Eagle Mountain trails
Best trail page for these trails
     northern Eagle Mountain trails

Best trailheads for these trails
     "Rockpile" parking and connect via
         the doubletrack ATV paths

Mountain Ranch Bike Park Area
110
The 110 trail is a skills jump line on the lowest elevation of the bike park. It's 0.4 miles long, done from south to north.
Length 0.4 miles, elevation loss 100 feet.
The jump line, seen in the upper right, connects to the pump track. Note the tem...
The jump line, seen in the upper right, connects to the pump track. Note the temporary bathroom facility behind the jumps.
220
The 220 trail is a skills and jump-line route that begins at the base of the Juniper trail. Its jumps and stunts are higher voltage than those on the 110 trail.
Length 0.4 miles with elevation loss of 150 feet.
View of the jump line.
View of the jump line.
Juniper
The Juniper trail is a loop on the north-facing hillside just above the jump lines of the bike park. It begins at the southwest corner of the park area, traverses the hillside, then descends to the northeast corner of the park. There are frequent ladders and other stunts and challenges.
Length 0.9 miles, 200 feet of climbing.
Stunt on the Juniper Trail. This one spooked me. Wood-o-phobia.
Stunt on the Juniper Trail. This one spooked me. Wood-o-phobia.
Rockwell
The Rockwell trail lies just above the Juniper trail on the slopes of the bike park. It offers more flow and faster challenges than the Juniper Trail as you head northeast and descend.
Length 0.4 miles, intermediate tech skills.
A banked turn on the trail.
A banked turn on the trail.
Ridgeline
The Ridgeline trail runs parallel to Juniper and Rockwell, but higher on the hill. This bit of Ridgeline is also 0.4 miles long and is also called Golden Eagle. At the western end, there's a loop that contains a switchback section known as Big Thunder. The loop offers connections to Cow Tracks and Hidden Canyon.
Length 2.0 miles with 300 feet of elevation change from top of loop to lower bike park. Loop is 1.2 miles with 150 feet of climbing. Upper-intermediate in skill and aerobic requirement.
Ridgeline
Ridgeline Trail.
Hidden Canyon
The Hidden Canyon trail starts just off the paved trail at the Pony Express Parkway east of Hidden Canyon Elementary. It climbs the hill to the area above the Mountain Ranch bike park, connecting to Rock-a-Billy, Ridgeline/Cow Tracks, and Golden Eagle.
Length 0.7 miles, climbing 200 vertical feet when done from Hidden Canyon up to the bike park connector trails. Surface upper-intermediate technical, upper-intermediate in aerobic effort.
View from Hidden Canyon as we pass above the homes of Eagle Mountain.
View from Hidden Canyon as we pass above the homes of Eagle Mountain.
Cow Tracks
Cow Tracks links the trails at the top of the Mountain Ranch bike park to the "Rockpile" parking area in the middle of the Eagle Mountain trails. It contours the hillside before making a descent to the Rockpile. The trail has one steep pitch and there are some embedded rocks. Cow Tracks joins Rock-a-Billy as it descends to the east side of the Rockpile parking area.
Length 0.8 miles. Surface intermediate in technical requirement, one steep pitch of upper-intermediate aerobic effort. Around 50 feet of elevation change north to south.
The steepest spot is the climb just before the Ridgeline trail fork. Theres both...
The steepest spot is the climb just before the Ridgeline trail fork. There's both embedded and loose rock, but it's very do-able.
map
map of bike park area
Mountain Ranch Bike Park page

Best trailhead: 

Take the I-15 Lehi Main Street exit and turn west. Continue west on SR-73, crossing Redwood Road (11600 West). Just after climbing the hill, turn left at the stop light onto The Ranches Parkway. Stay on that road as it narrows and begins to wind around. When you come to a T intersection at the end of The Ranches Parkway, turn right on Golden Eagle Road. Drive about 1/3 mile and watch for the trail kiosk on your left. Park by the trail kiosk and begin your ride by climbing up the trail heading south.

Alternate:  Ride to the bike park via Hidden Canyon or Cow Tracks from the main Eagle Mountain riding area

Other Eagle Mountain Trails
Jake the Snake
The Jake the Snake trail starts just off the Pony Express Parkway behind the church. After climbing the hill, it has an out-and-back spur to the top of the hill. The trail then descends back to the Pony Express Parkway right across the street from the Hidden Canyon trail's beginning.
Length 3.0 miles one-way with the out-and-back, climbing 375 feet. Jake the Snake trail page
Looking toward Timpanogos on the Jake the Snake trail.
Looking toward Timpanogos on the Jake the Snake trail.
Golden Eagle Bypass
The Golden Eagle Bypass trail runs across a knoll just east of the Mountain Ranch bike park from Golden Eagle Road. Primarily of interest to locals. Doesn't connect to other area trails. Length 0.8 miles with around 200 feet of climbing.
Flintstone
This is a downhill-only expert trail with some high-expert options. It starts on the east ridgeline above the DH trails and descends to dirt road in southern Eagle Mountain. Most riders do this with a shuttle vehicle. The top of the trail is up a DT from the middle of Jackrabbit or Roadrunner. Flintstone page
Looking east as we approach a diving board.
Looking east as we approach a diving board.
Rider
Rider on the way to the southern trails.
Bottom Line!

Lots of great riding in this area, good for experienced beginners but satisfying for experts and hammerheads. Conditions allow riding almost all year, even when everything else is closed.

   - northern Eagle Mountain trails
   - Treadstone-area (Prayer Flag hill) trails
   - southern Eagle Mountain trails
   - Lake Mountain slope trails
   - Mountain Ranch Bike Park
   - Eagle Mountain Race Loop
   - Jake the Snake

Getting there:  Take the I-15 Lehi Main Street exit and turn west. Continue west on SR-73, crossing Redwood Road (11600 West). Continue westbound uphill. Just after climbing the hill, turn left at the stop light onto The Ranches Parkway. At Pony Express Parkway, turn right. The road will veer a bit south (left), then back west (right) as you get one mile from Ranches Parkway. After you pass a large hill on your left, just before Hidden Hollow Elementary, take the next left. The large paved Hidden Hollow trailhead is 1/4 mile uphill on your left. (If you reach the gravel road, you passed it.) This trailhead will be developed into a full-services area, but is surrounded by construction at this time. You can connect to Rock-a-Billy via a short connector, or cross west over the road to Given to Fly, Cracker Jack, Creed or I-15.

Creed:  At 0.25 miles past the elementary school, spot the trail on the hillside to your left and cross the decorative patch of chunk rock to get there. (Note construction has blocked this access in 2022!)

Race Loop (rockpile) Parking:
Note 2022! While construction crews are trying to preserve access, it is occasionally not possible to drive through construction area! If so, you must ride from the Pony Express Parkway, or take the dirt road (OHV route 1) in from the west.   On Pony Express Parkway, turn south and drive uphill past Hidden Hollow Elementary. When the pavement ends, keep as straight as possible southbound through the construction area. Drive a mile up the dirt road. After you reach the top of a small rise and see another valley in front of you, there's a big rockpile on the left. The parking is the primitive open space south of the rockpile. Deer Tracks is west of the parking area (across the dirt road), Cow Tracks is at the northeast corner, and dirt roads on the east and south connect to other singletrack trails.

Mountain Ranch Bike Park:
Take the I-15 Lehi Main Street exit and turn west. Continue west on SR-73, crossing Redwood Road (11600 West). Just after climbing the hill, turn left at the stop light onto The Ranches Parkway. Stay on that road as it narrows and begins to wind around. When you come to a T intersection at the end of The Ranches Parkway, turn right on Golden Eagle Road. Drive about 1/3 mile and watch for the trail kiosk on your left. Park by the trail kiosk and begin your ride by climbing up the trail heading south.

Bathrooms:  None. Porta-Potty at the Mountain Ranch Bike Park. A full-service trailhead is planned for Hidden Canyon.
Camping:  No developed or designated campgrounds. Flat spots can be found in the race staging area near the rockpile.
Bike services:  UtahMountainBiking store in Lehi.

Riding resources for this trail:
GPS track files and route (right-click and "Save as..."):
       Multi-track GPX area file
High-res area topo map for printing:   View topo
Lodging, camping, shops:    Links to Provo area resources
Latest update June 2022