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Our local trails are the perfect place to bike all year long, not just during peak season. Fat tire biking is becoming more and more popular for guests and full-time residents who want to experience our mountain landscape.
Are you wondering where are the best trails to get your fat tire biking started? We've got you covered with this blog post.
Coyote Loop in Heber City: Coyote Canyon Loop from Coyote Lane is a 36.5 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Heber City that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Round Valley: Quinn's Junction trailhead allows access to a network of designated bike or snowshoe trails. Using the winter trail map, you can see how to create loops of varying lengths and difficulty.
Glenwild: Storm Cycles, a local bike shop in Park City, Utah, has built an amazing 10.5-mile loop of single-track just for fat-tire bikes. The trail starts at the top of the Glenwind Drive trailhead and is well-marked. You'll find more information on their Facebook Page.
Historic Rail Trail: In the winter, you’ll find 6 miles of groomed trail connecting Park City with the Round Valley trail system. You can start your ride at the White Pine Touring Center.
McLeod and Willow Creek: You can hike or bike the 12-kilometer out-and-back trail that runs along the Swaner Nature Preserve, through neighborhoods, and out to the Historic McPolin Farm by parking either at Willow Creek Park or the Basin Recreation Fieldhouse in Kimball Junction. Please be aware that mountain bikers are asked to not ride over the classic Nordic ski tracks along this trail.
To get the most of your fat tire biking experience, pay attention to where you ride your bike on the trails. Choose the classic skiing tracks that are not too wide and avoid creating a deep rut in the snow. Make sure also you review the winter trail and conditions map before you head out on your snow biking adventure.