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  2. UT
  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
  4. Park City
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“A challenging tour of classic Wasatch singletrack. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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22.9

Miles

36.8

KM

85%

Singletrack

8,454' 2,577 m

High

6,657' 2,029 m

Low

2,307' 703 m

Up

2,351' 716 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Overview

The Mid Mountain Trail feature classic Wasatch singletrack with lots of climbing, descending and ridge-top riding through aspen and pine forests. Be sure to give yourself a bit of time to acclimate before this ride, as the trail sits around 8,000 feet above sea level.

You can start the ride from many different locations on the Mid Mountain loop. The trail starts at Deer Valley Resort, which would be a fine starting point. Another particularly nice place to begin the ride is from Park City Mountain Resort, climbing up the uphill-only Armstrong trail. This is how it's mapped here. You'll encounter truly extraordinary views of the area as you make your way around the Mid Mountain loop.

You'll climb the Armonstrong Trail and ascend some moderate rocky sections. At the top of the climb, you'll join with the Mid Mountain Trail. Both intermediate and advanced riders will find this trail challenging and exciting. It offers amazing views and lots of high-altitude climbing. Summer brings beautiful wildflowers and fall displays aspens in brilliant color. Bottom line: this ride is spectacular.

Description

You'll start out by climbing the Armstrong trail. Armstrong is a directional trail - uphill only. It's a moderate climb with a few challenges but overall enjoyable. It gains about 1400 feet by the time it hits the Mid Mountain Trail. The trail is very popular due to the many options for extended loops at affords riders. As a result, it's easy to follow and well maintained - just roll on up.

You won't miss the Mid Mountain Trail at the end of Armstrong. You'll essentially merge onto it, heading north. Mid Mountain Trail is beautiful singletrack through a combination of deep forest, brief passes through open meadows, and along a ridge line. You'll know you're passing through a ski area - along the way, you'll see ski trails, lift towers, and even some mining remains from Park City's history before skiing.

There's a bit of climbing as you make your way north, but nothing brutal. There are also some rocky sections along the way, but again, nothing too technical for an intermediate rider - just enough to keep things interesting. You'll also stay interested with periodic beautiful views out over Park City. You're also likely to see wildflowers and aspen groves along the way.

Ride along the trail until you get to the next ski resort, which will be Canyons Resort. You'll cross over some more ski runs, and eventually, around mile 14.5, you'll see the obvious connection to Ambush. This is one of many options to descend into the Canyons area. The route has a steady grade from top to bottom and gives a nice descent all the way down.

Eventually, the trail dumps you into Canyons, and you'll find yourself on Canyon Resort Drive. Follow the road around and look for the paved Olympic Trail, which runs along the highway back towards Park City. Follow that most of the way back, pickup Thaynes Canyon Drive on your right, then left on Three Kings Drive, and you're back where you started!

Contacts

Local Club: Mountain Trails Foundation

Feb 2, 2024: Winter Trail Etiquette

Jan 16, 2024: Making Lemonade- January Trail Report

Jan 16, 2024: January Dirt

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Adam Knutson
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  4.3 from 51 votes

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in Park City

#355

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  4.3 from 51 votes
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#3

in Park City

#39

in Utah

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Evening ride on mid-mountain, Park City.
Jul 28, 2016 near Park City, UT
Morning climb up Armstrong
Apr 20, 2018 near Park City, UT
Climbing up with Singletrailer.
Oct 15, 2015 near Park City, UT
Morning breaks over Park City.
Jun 18, 2016 near Park City, UT
View towards Park City from Iron Mountain.
Jun 18, 2016 near Snyderv…, UT
Views from the intersection of Armstrong and Ham
Aug 5, 2013 near Park City, UT

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Aug 8, 2024
Paul P
Jul 19, 2024
Paul Gregory
Sep 2, 2023
Christian Elliott
Ride with mark. Went after a couple hours of light rain. Trail was perfect and damp in a good way. Saw a moose! Fun and long ride. Not too technical 22.9mi
Jul 8, 2023
Private User
Jul 6, 2023
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina
Aug 1, 2022
James Feehan
Jul 23, 2022
Sue U
Final bit of trail closed due to archery competition. Holly and Richochet.
Jun 18, 2022
Brandon Evans

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