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From here, up the dreaded switchbacks! Bonneville Shoreline Trail, southern SLC
This trail follows the shoreline of Lake Bonneville for 3.6 miles, for a 7.2-mile out-and-back ride (add 2 miles if you biked up Corner Canyon to reach the trail). It's narrow singletrack, mostly intermediate with a few technical sections. Season March through November. 
The trail begins in Corner Canyon, one mile uphill, as an easy double-track heading north along the old Bonneville bench. After 1/2 mile, you reach single-track, which continues on to the northern end. There are many stretches of easy cruising, but they're mixed in with some tough climbs, rough rocky sections, and a few unrideable switchbacks. (The trail was cut without giving allowance for the turning radius of a mountain bike. Near Bear Creek, there are a couple of switchbacks requiring dismount and pick-it-up -- or a 180-degree hop-turn. There's also a climb that's "logged" for horse-foot traction, making it unrideable by bike.) Never mind the obstacles, it's fun anyway. The trail is easy to navigate. There are a couple of hiking trails that fork off, but the correct path is obvious -- always pick the trail that takes you along the mountain, rather than straight up or down.
Bonneville Shoreline South Map

Getting there, Southern trailhead: From Alpine, you can bike over the ridge from the Hog Hollow trail, running about 2 miles down the Corner Canyon road. Watch for the trail sign on your right. (Adding the Hog Hollow trail will give you an 18-mile out-and-back.) From Draper, take 132nd South to 13th East and turn south (right). At the stop sign just down the hill, turn left on Pioneer Road. Go around one mile to 20th East, then turn right going south. When the road turns to dirt, find the gate about 100 yards uphill (GPS N 40° 31.281' W 111° 50.081'). Park near the gate and bike one mile up Corner Canyon, watching for the trail on your left. Trailhead GPS is N 40° 30.364' W 111° 50.094'.
Northern trailhead: For now (year 2002), ride up Corner Canyon to reach this trail, because the northern trailhead has been fenced off by a disgruntled property owner. Take Wasatch Blvd to Willow Park, about two miles south of Little Cottonwood Canyon on the east side of the road. From I-15, take the 90th South exit, which will turn into 94th south as it approaches the mountains. At the mouth of Little Cottonwood, turn right on Wasatch. The park is located on a curve in the road just past a large church on your left. From the parking area, bike towards the mountain on the paved path. After 100 yards, you should see a "Bonneville Shoreline Trail" sign pointing uphill (GPS is N 40° 32.333' W 111° 48.704').

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