Best mountain biking in Utah
Utah delivers for riders — we’ve mapped 9 of its best off-road spots, from trail system, bike park, gravel. Pick your style, then point the trip at the dirt.
the world-famous petrified-dune loop, the original test piece of Moab.
7,000 ft of descent from alpine to slickrock, a bucket-list shuttle ride.
a flowy point-to-point linking seven trails above the canyons.
an IMBA Gold-level network plus lift-served downhill at Deer Valley.
tech slickrock on a mesa with huge Zion-country views.
the highest lift-served bike park in the West, over 10,000 ft.
fast, swoopy desert trails with the famous "Acid Drops".
a high-alpine ridge ride between Park City and Salt Lake.
a 100-mile bikepacking loop on the canyon rim in Canyonlands (permit).
Trail conditions, difficulty ratings, and access change with weather and season — check local trail reports, respect closures (wet trails especially), and know your limits before you drop in.