Mountain Bike the Bonneville Shoreline Trail
AdventureModerateSpringFall
Ride the bench of an ancient prehistoric lake, offering fast, flowy singletrack with zero tree cover—ideal for catching the November sun.
Itinerary tips
- 1Park at the Hogle Zoo or Natural History Museum of Utah lots for the most direct access to the popular central trailheads.
- 2Plan for a 2-3 hour ride to cover the most scenic sections between Emigration Canyon and City Creek.
- 3Pack a high-SPF sunscreen and at least two liters of water, as the lack of tree cover leaves you exposed to intense UV rays.
- 4Download the Trailforks app to navigate the numerous social trail intersections that can lead you off the main shoreline route.
- 5Carry a basic patch kit or spare tube to handle the sharp goathead thorns often found near the trail edge.
- 6Finish your ride at the 9th and 9th neighborhood for post-ride recovery at local coffee shops or breweries.
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