Mountain Bike the Bonneville Shoreline Trail
AdventureModerateSpringYear-round
Ride the bench of an ancient prehistoric lake, offering fast, flowy singletrack with zero canopy and massive valley vistas.
Itinerary tips
- 1Start at the Hogle Zoo or Popperton Park trailheads for the best access to well-maintained singletrack and ample free parking.
- 2Plan for a 2-3 hour ride to cover the most popular 10-15 mile segments between Emigration Canyon and City Creek.
- 3Carry at least two liters of water and wear high-SPF sunscreen, as the trail is completely exposed with zero shade canopy.
- 4Download the Trailforks app to navigate the numerous spurs and neighborhood connector trails that branch off the main bench.
- 5Check the 'SLCMTB' social media accounts for real-time trail conditions to avoid riding on muddy days which damages the clay-heavy soil.
- 6End your ride at the 9th and 9th district for post-trail recovery food and local craft beer.
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