Utah Mountain Bike Shuttle
Wasatch Crest Trail Shuttle & Park City Trail Shuttle – Providing the ultimate Utah Mountain Bike Shuttle
I started driving this back in 2013 shuttling out of a minivan. A few years later in 2015, I was able to get into the newer shuttle known as the Fox ‘N Rox Shuttle Service. This will be my 11th summer with the updated Fox ‘N Rox Shuttle Service van. I really enjoy providing a Utah mountain bike shuttle.
I have always loved riding the crest trail. My first crest trail ride was in 1988, on a 26” mongoose with an 18 speed and canti brakes. Since 2012, my Strava says I’ve logged over 225 crest runs.
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I got off topic — Back then it was difficult to find rides up to the top of Guardsman Pass. I sometimes rode up from downtown Salt Lake City, other times I hitched from bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon. I have even paid friends $20 to take me to solitude. The double car self shuttle is lame, it wastes gas and more important, it wastes time. Now in 2018 the parking at the top is so crowded, the Fox ‘N Rox Shuttle Service helps keep down the mountain bike traffic. So if you agree, jump in!
Bicycling on Public Lands
While bicycling is another great way to enjoy your public lands, there are also best-practices to consider to avoid negative impacts.
When riding on public lands, bicyclists are advised to stay on trails and roads designated for use. Cutting switchbacks, creating hill climbs and riding in undesignated areas causes erosion, loss of wildlife habitat and other natural resource damage. Damage caused by riding off trail can cost taxpayer dollars, and citations may be issued to the bicyclist. Help us reduce the impacts of bicycling on public lands so that they can be enjoyed for future generations.
- Bicycles should remain on existing roads and trails.
- The creation of new trails should be avoided.
- Visitors should make sure to take with them any trash and to not litter along the trail.
- Viewing wildlife from a safe distance is ok. It is best not to disturb or feed animals.
For more information on the negative effects of off trail bicycle use as well as appropriate trail riding etiquette please check out our partner’s website at Tread Lightly, access the Tread Lightly Communication Toolkit on this website, or access this Tread Lightly Brochure on Mountain Biking.
Preparations for Visiting Your Local National Forest or Grassland
When making preparations to visit your local national forest or grassland, make sure to know before you go.
- Visitors should access online resources and interactive maps to check the status of roads and trails. Some trails and roads are permanently closed for construction or to limit environmental impacts of visitors.
- Visitors might also consider traveling to closer national forests than ones more distant, allowing for alternatives in case of inclement weather or sudden closures.