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Park City Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Park City sits on one of the largest trail networks in the country and an IMBA Gold-Level ride center. Round Valley flows fast and dries early, while the Wasatch Crest and Mid Mountain trails climb above 9,000 feet and melt out later. The high-mountain soils hold up well once the spring mud clears.

501 featured mountain bike trails elevation 5,738–10,653 ft

Is it muddy in Park City right now?

Right now about 173 of 500 featured Park City trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

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Park City conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
173 of 500 trails riding well
Tacky / good 173Soft — ride gently 232Muddy — stay off 95
Air quality
AQI 179 · Unhealthy
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
173Today69Sat91Sun113Mon243Tue404Wed437Thu458Fri489Sat
Most trails are wet right now. They bounce back Wednesday, with about 404 of 501 riding well.
Temperature this week
Lower trails6,155–8,048 ft
45°typical 54°–78°F87°
High country8,491–10,177 ft
37°typical 46°–70°F78°
30°50°70°90°
5-day forecast
Today71°
Sat75°
Sun79°
Mon83°
Tue84°
Daytime high across Park City, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Mixed 2%Decomposed granite 1%Loam 97%
Mostly mixed, which varies from trail to trail.
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Best time of year to ride Park City

Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.

The best time to ride Park City is May through October, when daytime highs sit in the 55–82°F range and the dirt is typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through April and November through December. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 173 of 500 featured trails are good to go).

January: Snowbound, typical high 31°F (ride score 26/100)J31°February: Snowbound, typical high 33°F (ride score 26/100)F33°March: Snowbound, typical high 40°F (ride score 26/100)M40°April: Snowbound, typical high 46°F (ride score 26/100)A46°May: Prime, typical high 58°F (ride score 93/100)M58°June: Prime, typical high 73°F (ride score 100/100)J73°July: Prime, typical high 82°F (ride score 100/100)J82°August: Prime, typical high 79°F (ride score 100/100)A79°September: Prime, typical high 71°F (ride score 99/100)S71°October: Prime, typical high 55°F (ride score 100/100)O55°November: Snowbound, typical high 42°F (ride score 26/100)N42°December: Snowbound, typical high 32°F (ride score 26/100)D32°
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.

Best Park City mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near Park City.

Park City mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Park City right now?

Today the trails riding best near Park City are Big Flat Springs Trail, Devils Castle Spur Trail and Honeycomb Cliffs Trail. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Park City dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Park City trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →

Is it too muddy to ride in Park City after rain?

Right now 327 of 500 featured Park City trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Park City is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Park City?

Park City has 501 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Park City trails?

Park City trails run from about 5,738–10,653 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

When do the high trails near Park City melt out?

The high trails near Park City have largely melted out for now. From late winter through spring this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out date for each high trail, so you can catch them the moment they open. See the melt-out outlook →

When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Park City?

The best time to ride Park City is May through October, when daytime highs are in the 55–82°F range and the trails are typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through April and November through December. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.

What months can you mountain bike in Park City?

The main riding season in Park City is roughly May through October; the high trails are usually snowbound January through April and November through December and melt out through spring. This page tracks snow coverage and melt-out daily so you can time the high country.

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