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Salt Lake City & Wasatch Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Salt Lake City puts big-mountain riding minutes from downtown. Corner Canyon and Draper's flow trails dry early on benchland soils, while the Wasatch front climbs into aspen and pine that hold snow into summer. Aspect and elevation drive conditions hard across this range.

271 featured mountain bike trails elevation 4,462–10,827 ft

Is it muddy in Salt Lake City & Wasatch right now?

Right now about 259 of 263 featured Salt Lake City & Wasatch 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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Salt Lake City & Wasatch conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
259 of 263 trails riding well
Tacky / good 238Dusty / loose 19Dry 2Soft — ride gently 4
Air quality
AQI 47 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
257Today83Sat147Sun227Mon254Tue258Wed261Thu261Fri261Sat
Most trails are riding well and should hold through the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails4,285–7,543 ft
47°typical 63°–82°F95°
High country7,717–10,991 ft
40°typical 52°–70°F81°
30°50°70°90°
5-day forecast
Today78°
Sat80°
Sun85°
Mon90°
Tue91°
Daytime high across Salt Lake City & Wasatch, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 71%Mixed 25%Decomposed granite 3%Clay 1%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Best time of year to ride Salt Lake City & Wasatch

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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch is May through October, when daytime highs sit in the 46–74°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 259 of 263 featured trails are good to go).

January: Snowbound, typical high 25°F (ride score 26/100)J25°February: Snowbound, typical high 25°F (ride score 26/100)F25°March: Snowbound, typical high 32°F (ride score 26/100)M32°April: Snowbound, typical high 39°F (ride score 26/100)A39°May: Prime, typical high 49°F (ride score 88/100)M49°June: Prime, typical high 64°F (ride score 100/100)J64°July: Prime, typical high 74°F (ride score 100/100)J74°August: Prime, typical high 70°F (ride score 100/100)A70°September: Prime, typical high 62°F (ride score 100/100)S62°October: Prime, typical high 46°F (ride score 88/100)O46°November: Snowbound, typical high 34°F (ride score 26/100)N34°December: Snowbound, typical high 25°F (ride score 26/100)D25°
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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.

Trail networks in Salt Lake City & Wasatch

Named riding areas in Salt Lake City & Wasatch, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Best Salt Lake City & Wasatch 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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch.

Salt Lake City & Wasatch mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Salt Lake City & Wasatch right now?

Today the trails riding best near Salt Lake City & Wasatch are Adrenaline, Alpenbock Spur Trail and Bell Bottom 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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Salt Lake City & Wasatch 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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch after rain?

Right now 4 of 263 featured Salt Lake City & Wasatch trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Salt Lake City & Wasatch 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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch?

Salt Lake City & Wasatch has 271 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Salt Lake City & Wasatch trails?

Salt Lake City & Wasatch trails run from about 4,462–10,827 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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch melt out?

The high trails near Salt Lake City & Wasatch 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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch?

The best time to ride Salt Lake City & Wasatch is May through October, when daytime highs are in the 46–74°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 Salt Lake City & Wasatch?

The main riding season in Salt Lake City & Wasatch 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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