The trails of Alta are steep, rocky and unforgiving. While you won’t find the flow trails and manicured berms that have helped make mountain biking the fastest-growing sport in mountain communities, Alta has some challenging trails and incredible views along the way, but you'll have to work for it—Alta Ski Area does not provide lift-served mountain biking.
As you bike, please consider the following:
- Biking is prohibited on the Cecret Lake trail
- Stay on designated roads and trails
- Ride safely and courteously
- Bicycles must yield to all other trail users
- Avoid biking on wet or muddy trails
- E-Bikes are only permitted on the Summer Road
Biking From the Albion base area
Summer Road to Devil’s Castle Loop to Home Run | 6.5 miles | Elevation Gain: 1,400 feet
Start from the Albion base area and climb the Summer Road to the Cecret Lake Trailhead. Continue climbing to the base of Devil's Castle via the Devil's Castle Loop. After completing the loop, descend through the Albion Basin by way of the new Home Run trail. Expert riders can test their skills in the Snake Pit, an exposed section of trail under the Sunnyside lift.
Biking from the Wildcat base area
Lower Albion Meadows to Snake Pit to Home Run to Devil's Castle Loop and back | 6 miles | Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Starting from the Wildcat base area, hop on the Lower Albion Meadows trail and connect to Snake Pit. After climbing Snake Pit, join the new Home Run trail leading to Alf's Restaurant. Ride the Devil's Castle Loop and descend via the same route.
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E-Bikes
Alta Ski Area operates in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service regulates e-bike usage in National Forests and e-bikes are only permitted on the Summer Road.
Pro tip: Snowbird offers the best mountain biking in Little Cottonwood Canyon, providing bike rentals and mountain bike-crafted trails.