Scenic Rides • Mountain Bike Trails • Cycling Events
If you are visiting Utah, new to Salt Lake City or a longtime resident looking to expand your bike-riding horizons, we provide this list of some suggested venues and upcoming events.
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Great Places to Bike in the Great State of Utah
There is a huge variety of cycling venues around Utah for every taste, every skill level, and every type of biking. Here is a sample of popular destinations and trails:
- Park City — A popular resort town just southeast of Salt Lake City with many other diversions after a day of riding. Known for its 150 miles of scenic mountain bike trails ranging from easy to extreme.
- Moab — Another resort town in eastern Utah with all the amenities and surrounded by a large network of mountain biking trails, including the world-famous Slickrock Trail, a challenging 10-mile thrill ride through the petrified sand dunes. Arches National Park is nearby, with dirt trails offering inspiring views.
- Bryce Canyon and Red Canyon — Located near Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah, many cyclists flock to these trails that descend through the unique red rock formations. Ride back up a moderate, meandering path or take a shuttle.
Visit Utah.com for a more extensive list of popular bike trails throughout our state and other things to do and see.
Cycling Events in Utah
Numerous annual events around Utah offer something for everyone:
- The Bike Ride Across Northern Utah (Salt Lake City, touring adventure)
- Saints to Sinners Bike Relay (Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, road race)
- Mt. Ogden 50K/100K (Snowbasin, mountain bike race)
- Great Utah Bike Festival (Minersville, all types of biking)
- Heber Valley Century (scenic 100-mile ride through the Wasatch Mountains)
Visit BikeRide.com for a full list of biking events in Utah.
