Price, UT is perfectly placed as a mountain biking destination, with lots of great biking trails to explore nearby. There’s nothing more exhilarating than heading out for a day in the hills, so we’ve put together a list of the best mountain bike paths nearby for you to explore.
1. Luke’s Loop
Luke’s Loop combines several trails to make a fast singletrack loop that’s just over eight miles long. It’s the perfect cross-country route for intermediate riders, as it allows for some great technical riding, without the added complications of significant elevation loss or gain.
It’s usually ridden in a clockwise direction, starting from the trailhead off 900 North. Some parts of this trail can be covered by flash floods and may end up underwater, so make sure you check the weather forecast before you ride.
2. Dead Dog Loop
Dead Dog Loop is not for the faint-hearted. It’s very much an experts only ride, but for those who know what they’re doing it can be great fun. You’ll find a mixture of sand, dirt, and rocks under your wheels, with the occasional dead stump to make things more interesting. It’s mostly singletrack throughout its length, but there’s some doubletrack too.
Again, this loop is generally ridden in a clockwise direction, starting from the main trailhead at the parking lot near the Kenilworth-Price Backroad. Be careful of the sharp drop-off just before you hit the doubletrack section at the northeastern end of the loop – while there is a wooden ramp in place, it can be hard to see this feature until you’re right on top of it. The loop is a little under 3 miles long.
3. Blackhawk Trail
The Blackhawk Trail is located to the south of Provo, UT, and is often described as the backbone of the Mt. Nebo network of trails that follow the National Scenic Byway. Look out for horses when you’re on the trail; the nearby Blackhawk Campground allows them, and they can often be seen using the trail.
The trail is an out and back route that passes through a range of landscapes, from open meadows to peaceful, shaded woodlands. The northern section of the trail sees considerably more use than the south. In fact, the southern end can sometimes be hard to follow, so it’s worth bringing a map with you if you have one.
4. New Route Trail
The New Route trail is a fairly easy, long loop, that is located near Joe’s Valley Reservoir. Starting with an uneventful climb, the trail opens out through wildflower meadows and some excellent views. The trail is just under 30 miles long and is well worth the drive to get there, not least because of the final, flowing descent to the parking lot. Be careful – sections of the trail can be impassable after heavy rain.
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