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Albion Basin (Little
Cottonwood). At Alta ski
resort, a broad gravel road climbs Albion Basin. Climbing is mild, but may
be taxing due to the altitude. Beautiful, good for family rides and
beginners. Season July through September. |
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Big Water see Mill
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Catherines Pass (Little
Cottonwood Canyon). Tough and steep route climbing above Albion Basin to
Catherines Pass. Great views. Used as a route to adventure rides linking
to other canyons. Significant climb, high altitude. Season July
through September. |
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Desolation Lake (Upper Mill Creek)
(Mill Creek Canyon). Climb up the Great Western Trail through upper Mill Creek Canyon, then
onto the Wasatch Crest to Desolation Lake. Cool forested singletrack ride,
great views. Significant climb, intermediate technical. Season July
through September. |
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Devils Castle (Little
Cottonwood Canyon). Loop ride with upper-intermediate singletrack looping
around above Albion Basin. Great views. Significant climb, high altitude. Season July
through September. |
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Dog Lake. (Big Water Trail,
Mill Creek Canyon). A Must-Ride Classic!
Classic canyon climb,
suitable for newcomers, from upper Mill Creek Canyon to Dog Lake. Moderate
climb on singletrack, intermediate technical, not too long. Forested
switchbacks. Season July through September. |
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Dog to Desolation. (Big Water Trail,
Mill Creek Canyon). One-mile connector from Dog Lake
to upper Mill D North Fork trail. See information on Dog Lake
and Mill D North
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Little Cottonwood Creek
(Little Cottonwood Canyon).
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. |
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Mill Creek Pipeline (Mill
Creek Canyon).
Popular beginner-level trail!
Singletrack
follows the old pipeline route in Mill Creek, mostly flat riding with one
section of switchbacks having about 600 ft altitude change. Goes to
viewpoint overlooking SLC. Suitable for newcomers, easy to intermediate
technical. Season March through November. |
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Mill Creek - Wasatch
Crest - Midmountain Epic. Longer ride (30 miles, over 4000 feet of
climbing). Instructions for variation on one of Utah's best high-altitude
loops for very conditioned riders. Season July
through September. |
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Mill Creek Canyon
(Mill Creek Canyon). Climb up the Great Western Trail through upper Mill Creek Canyon, then
onto the Wasatch Crest to Desolation Lake. Cool forested singletrack ride,
great views. Significant climb, intermediate technical. Season July
through September. |
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Mill Creek Meadows
(Mill Creek Canyon). Connects Wasatch Crest to Mill Creek Canyon.
Alternate route for the Wasatch Crest ride or a brutal up-and-back lariat
loop. Significant climb, expert technical. Season July
through September. |
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Mill D North Fork (Big
Cottonwood). Somewhat technical singletrack, usually used as a downhill from the
Wasatch Crest. Out-and-back to Desolation Lake has substantial climb,
upper-intermediate technical. Season July through September. |
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Rattlesnake BST (and
Rattlesnake Gulch). Trail from lower Mill Creek Canyon up to Pipeline
trail. Intermediate with moderate climbing, Season May through
November. |
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Red Pine Road Trail (Mill
Creek Canyon). Straight and fast route up Mill Creek Canyon but a stiff
climb. Add to Big Water for a loop ride Season July through September. |
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Snowbird Resort Cross-country. Little
Cottonwood Canyon resort offers two short loops that include singletrack,
or major-vertical ride on the tram road. Longer loop and tram road have
very steep climbs. Option of riding tram to mountaintop for descent. Season
July through September. |
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Snowbird Big Mountain Trail.
Intermediate-tech trail descends from Hidden Peak tram down to Snowbird
base, 7.5 miles with 3000 vertical. Downhill-only after 11 a.m., to climb
start before 8-9. Reached via tram for fee; climb lift road. Season
July through September. |
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Solitude Resort Loop (Big
Cottonwood). Narrow singletrack loop, with a bit of doubletrack in the middle, forming
a wide circle through Solitude's ski runs in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Moderate climb, upper-intermediate to advanced technical. Views over Big
Cottonwood. Season mid-June through September. |
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Upper Mill Creek Pipeline (Mill
Creek Canyon).
Intermediate singletrack runs parallel to the canyon road, linking
the lower Pipeline trail to the upper-canyon trailheads. 800 ft altitude change.
Season late June through early October. |
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Wasatch Crest -
Midmountain Loop Options. Trail page
lists multiple options for the epic Wasatch Crest ride starting from Big
Cottonwood, Mill Creek, or Park City with links to trail pages and
individual GPS tracks.
Season July through October. |
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Wasatch Crest Trail
(descends Mill Creek Canyon).
A Must-Ride Classic! Classic ride
from the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon down into Mill Creek Canyon. Initial
brutal climb to reach the crest, then a long downhill cruise. Intermediate
technical with one short (walkable) section of extreme technical and a few
short advanced technical stretches. Requires shuttle vehicle. Season July
through September. |
