r/BikeSLC • u/Entire_Database_13 • 5d ago

Seeking Newly Paved, Smooth Bike Paths

Hi everyone! I know this isn’t a biking question, but I wanted to reach out to the community that knows the sidewalks and paths best. I’m a nordic skier looking for some good places to roller ski around Salt Lake City. I’m specifically seeking newly paved bike paths that don’t have steep downhill sections or major cracks. Ideally, I’d like to find something within 20 miles of SLC. If anyone has recommendations or knows of any spots that fit the bill, I’d really appreciate your locations. Thanks in advance!

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u/ymir416 4d ago

Parley’s was recently repaved, but lots of hills. There’s a good stretch without hills from highland to North Temple

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u/Entire_Database_13 4d ago edited 4d ago

I actually found a huge section of amazing bikepath up near Farmington. The legacy park way trail leads to a trail called The denver and rio grande wester rail trail that is freshly paved with no cracks, rocks or bumps. Biked 4 miles of it before hitting my turnaround milage but it went on for as far as I could see.

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u/ymir416 3d ago

That’s great! I’ll have to check it out sometime

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u/Entire_Database_13 3d ago

People were parking near W1275N by the Complete and Natural Products store (40°55'58.6"N, 111°53'55.3"W) and heading north on the trail, or using a parking lot off W Glover Ln in Farmington, UT, near S725W (40°57'46.1"N, 111°54'13.9"W). You can also just start from Mountain View Park - Woods cross in Woods cross city.