Mt Biking - Bobsled Trail, Salt Lake City 6/13/25

Photo Credit: Mt Biking Project

Itinerary:

Trailhead - 6 pm

Bike - 6:15-8:00 pm

Directions:

Park and setup shuttle: 11th Avenue

Paved ride up to: Terrace Hills Trailhead

Exit: 11th Avenue

Activity:

Mountain Bike Bobsled Trail - 1.7 mile one way.  Rating difficulty HARD. Need to set up a shuttle or start the ride with a steep neighborhood ride. This is an iconic local Salt Lake City downhill trail. 15 min uphill ride (~1 mile) to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. At the top there is a flat area to congregate and pad up. The first 1/3 is steep with loose rock and a narrow gully; typically some fast and rough berms that can get a bit choppy from both the brake bumps and often spring water finds a channel right down the middle. Second 1/3 section is the fun big berms with many jump and gap options. The last 1/3 has old rusty cars with optional jumps. Cross the road for the 'Peter's Drops' section of the trail to finish on 11th Ave. Trailforks Trip Report

Gear: Mountain bike with front or full suspension (can rent), helmet (can rent), thin T-shirt, thin long-sleeve shirt, shorts or yoga pants, KNEE PADS, ELBOW PADS, BIKING GLOVES, running/biking shoes, bike repair kit and hand pump (optional but encouraged), 1-2 L water or 2 water bottles, 3-4 snacks, small backpack, sunscreen, sunglasses

Rentals:

-Mountain Bike (Front Suspension $30 and Full Suspension $50 from BYU Outdoors Unlimited, Front Suspension $30 UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)

-Helmet ($4 BYU Outdoors Unlimited, $3 UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)