Biking/Mountain Biking
Safety First!
Helmets
Most serious injuries and deaths in biking accidents result from head injuries. Helmets
are a must for every biker no matter what age or skill level. There are many styles
available and it is wise to choose the one that best suits your personal needs.
Tools
It is recommended that every one who rides carries an emergency tool repair kit for those
unexpected accidents.
The kit should contain the following items:
As you assemble your tool kit, be sure that the nuts and bolts are the size to will fit your bike. Also be sure that you know how to properly use all the items included.
Select Trails
Wheeler Creek
Wheeler Creek Trail begins at the mouth of Wheeler Canyon where it joins Highway 39
immediately below Pineview Dam. The trail follows the abandoned road through the canyon to
Art Nord Trailhead where it meets the Snowbasin road, Highway 226. The trail continues
climbing to Snowbasin Ski Area. This trail is good riding the entire length. It can be
crowded so watch for other bikers, hikers, and horses ahead and behind you.
The views of the rocky peaks above the Ski Area and the grassy runs below are worth remembering.
Green Pond
Green Pond is a short mountain bike ride, but it will provide the rider with a challenge.
It's 3.5 mile round trip on an old jeep trail that starts from the upper parking lot of
Snowbasin ski resort.
The trailhead is north of the work shed at the southeast end of the upper parking lot. There is a short path that will take you to the jeep trail that goes to Green Pond. The jeep trail starts going east for about 1/3 mile and then makes a bend and continues in a southerly direction. A foot trail begins here which will end at Green Pond. The trail is narrow and rocky. As you are riding along you will be able to see Mt. Ogden Peak and the needles (the cliffs at the top of the ski area) off to the right. At another point you will be able to look east and see the new Trappers Loop. Looking north and south you will be able to see Ogden Valley and Morgan.
Skyline/Lewis Peak
The trail to Lewis Peak goes south west off the Skyline Trail between Ogden Canyon and
North Ogden Canyon. You can start the ride from either side, but most prefer the Ogden
Canyon side. It's longer but not as steep and the trail is in better shape.
Lewis Peak from the Ogden Canyon side is 6 miles, one way, and from the North Ogden Canyon side it's 4 miles one way.
The trailhead for Skyline Trail, on the Ogden Canyon Side is on the west side of Pineview Reservoir. It's near the Port Boat Ramp. There is a sign at the entrance to the parking lot that reads Cache National Forest Trailhead. Enter and go to the south west corner of the parking lot for the beginning of Skyline Trail. At this point you cross the highway.
While going along the trail, if you take the time you will notice the smell of wildflowers and pine trees. Birds, squirrels and othe wildlife may be present. At the look out point, about 100 yards off the main trail, you will get a view of Pineview and Huntsville. This is a good place to take a break.
As you continue you will come to a spring where the trail will be wooden for a short distance. At about one mile past the spring you will come to the Lewis Peak Trail. The sign pointing to the trail is missing, but there is a sign pointing back to Ogden Canyon. Looking west you are looking down Coldwater Canyon. The elevation is about 7,950 feet at this point. Going southwest you head for Lewis Peak. Going north you are headed for North Ogden Canyon.
Lewis Peak is about 1.5 miles from the Skyline Trail, there is a sign that marks the peak and declares the elevation to be 8,031 feet. At this elevation you get quite a view of Ogden and the surrounding area from Lewis Peak. You may wish to take a light lunch and take time to enjoy the view. Variation: You may wish to leave a car at both parking lots (North Ogden Canyon Summit and Ogden Canyon side) and ride the Skyline Trail.
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