Snowbasin Debuts New Bike Park with Flow Trails

Jennifer Miller · 2026-07-03

There’s a bright spot in the bike park world, even as we’ve seen some tough closures in 2026. Snowbasin Resort, just under an hour north of Salt Lake City, Utah, just opened a brand-new bike park in partnership with Scott Bikes. It’s a small start, but the resort plans to use 2026 as a test run, with room to add more trails down the line. ### A Fresh Kind of Riding The Snowbasin Bike Park sits right off the main lodge, accessed by the Little Cat chairlift. Brooks Roe, Snowbasin’s Brand Manager, shared that the resort has wanted an official bike park for years. They’re pumped to offer something new to the Salt Lake mountain biking community, especially with what’s ahead. Roe explained they wanted to give riders something Snowbasin didn’t already have: flow. To start, they’ve built four flow-and-jump trails that range from beginner to advanced. The goal is to get families and kids on lift-access trails, making it easy for everyone to ride. ### Trail Breakdown - **Green trails:** Scratch That and Roll Out are both under a quarter mile. They loop from the top of Little Cat right back to the lift base, with smooth berms and rollers. New riders can carry speed while staying in control. - **Blue trail:** Squirrel steps things up with berms and tabletops, pushing speeds higher. - **Black trail:** Ridge Line adds woodwork, including wooden berms, wall rides, and about 10 tabletops ranging from 5 to 10 feet long. You’ll also find shark-fin jumps and side hits for a choose-your-own-adventure vibe. Roe noted that even the green trails at bike parks can feel faster than local singletrack. So Snowbasin built a complete progression system to help riders get comfortable with bike park style. ### Short Laps, Big Fun The runs are short, and that’s by design. Snowbasin hopes riders will lap over and over, reinforcing the park’s mantra: Pre-ride, Re-ride, Free-ride. It also keeps things safer for everyone. Little Cat is the resort’s shortest chairlift, offering just under 300 feet of elevation gain. But that’s plenty for quality trails. For comparison, Dirt Merchant at Whistler has about 400 feet, Crabapple Hits has less than 200 feet, and both sections of Angry Pirate are just over 400 feet. You don’t need thousands of feet to have a blast. ### Partnership and Pricing Scott USA has been a winter partner of Snowbasin for a long time. The new bike park was built with them, and Roe says they’ll have a full Scott rental fleet ready by 2027. For now, a single-day Bike Park & Gondola ticket costs $39 for adults and $29 for youth and senior citizens. ### What About the Old Trails? You might be wondering: didn’t Snowbasin already have a bike park? Well, yes and no. The resort has 27 miles of existing trails that reach nearly to the summit, with lift access via the Needles Gondola. But those are multi-use paths, not a dedicated bike park. “We have 27 miles of trails,” Roe said, “but we haven’t had a specific bike park. It’s always been multi-use kind of mixed trails.” The new Snowbasin Bike Park changes that. It’s built purely for mountain biking, with flow-focused trails that give riders a unique experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something to enjoy here.