Scenic Dirt Path – Park City Downtown loop from Park City
Scenic Dirt Path – Park City Downtown loop from Park City
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Scenic Dirt Path – Park City Downtown loop from Park City
02:57
26.5km
790m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 39 m for 87 m
After 25.5 km for 63 m
After 26.4 km for 87 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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8.03 km
Scenic Dirt Path
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
11.4 km
Mid Mountain Trail (near Jenni's Trail)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
25.8 km
Park City Downtown
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
26.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
24.6 km
869 m
590 m
405 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
23.1 km
1.57 km
1.44 km
247 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,650 m)
Lowest point (2,130 m)
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Description
If you're seeking a truly challenging and rewarding mountain biking experience, the Scenic Dirt Path – Park City Downtown loop from Park City is one of those Park City mountain biking popular routes that delivers. This difficult 16.5-mile (26.5 km) route packs in 2594 feet (791 metres) of climbing over roughly 2 hours and 57 minutes, making it ideal for advanced riders with excellent fitness looking to tackle some of the best mountain biking trails Park City has to offer.
What to expect on Scenic Dirt Path – Park City Downtown loop from Park City
This loop is a journey through Park City's diverse landscapes, blending natural beauty with historic town views. You'll encounter upper-intermediate technical sections and significant climbing, particularly on the ascent up Sweeney Switchbacks, which becomes progressively rockier and rootier, demanding expert skills in its upper reaches. The descent down John's Trail offers a true blue ribbon twisty experience, followed by The Gravedigger trail, which drops through pines and narrows to a ledge. Even the climb up Drift Road, while less technical, provides very scenic views of the surrounding mountains and forested areas, including aspen groves.
Planning your visit
The trail's accessibility directly from town is a major plus, allowing you to dive straight into the action. Park City is renowned for its interconnected trail system, so you can easily link up with other routes. While specific parking details aren't provided, the town's commitment to mountain biking means you'll find convenient access points. Given the difficulty and length, plan your ride for a time when you can dedicate nearly three hours to the trail, ensuring you have enough daylight and energy.
Trail details
- Distance: 16.5 miles (26.5 km)
- Elevation gain: 2594 feet (791 metres)
- Difficulty: difficult
- Estimated time: 2 hours and 57 minutes
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