Echo Reservoir ~ Mountain biking Rail Trail

One of the most scenic mountain bike rides and what a great day God gave. This cool and sunny day wasn't crowded at all. It was a time of relaxation away from the crowded city. Cottonwood trees were painted with Autumn colors.

ECHO RESERVOIR STATE PARK

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a family adventure on the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail, riding by the shore of beautiful Echo Reservoir. This non-motorized trail is shared with horses and hikers. Travel north on the trail to Echo Reservoir.

RATINGS: Newbies

RIDE TIME: 1 to 2 hours,

MILEAGE: 7 miles round trip

MEET PLACE: Coalville Rail Trail parking DIRECTIONS: 1 hour drive from SLC:

• Take I - 80 east bound toward Wyoming,
• take Coalville exit 162,
• then turn right toward town,
• turn left on Main Street, (north)
• drive through town,
• turn left at 200 North (drive west)
• Coalville Rail Trail parking lot is on the right.

RESTROOMS are available at Coalville parking lot. 

KIDS are welcome if you supervise them, & if they wear helmets. 

BIKES: Mountain bikes or dirt bicycles. RATINGS: All levels of bike riders are welcome. 

GEAR: make sure you bring a helmet, pump, sunscreen, bug spray, extra tube, water, energy snacks, sunscreen, gloves, jacket & bike tools. Thorn liners are highly recommended for your tires.

UNION PACIFIC RAIL TRAIL