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Explore mountain bike trails, tranquil hiking paths, or scenic routes perfect for horseback riding. Eagle Mountain’s network of trails offers a deeper connection to nature, inviting you to experience the beauty and stillness of the Utah landscape, no matter how you choose to travel.
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50+
Miles of Improved Trails
Eagle Mountain features nearly 50 miles of paved trails.
85+
Miles of Mountain Biking Trails
Additional trails dedicated to OHV and mountain biking adventures.
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Scenic overlooks
Numerous scenic overlooks throughout Eagle Mountain
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Miles & Miles of Trails
Your next adventure should be in Eagle Mountain! With options like hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle trails, you can re-energize and rejuvenate in a better, more expansive wilderness.
Eagle Mountain Trail Guide
Eagle Mountain and the surrounding Cedar Valley offer trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicles, with views of Utah Lake, the Wasatch Front, and the Oquirrh Mountains. The guide below lists trails in and near the City, with details credited to the sources linked on each listing. Any detail not confirmed by a source is marked Unknown.
50+Miles of improved City trails
85+Miles of mountain bike and OHV trails
4Ways to explore: hike, bike, ride, drive
Trailheads
Hidden Hollow is the main trailhead for the City’s trail network, with paved parking, a restroom, and water.
Hidden Hollow Trailhead
- Access
- From Pony Express Parkway, turn south at the traffic light before Hidden Hollow Elementary and drive 0.3 miles uphill
- Facilities
- Paved lot for 40+ vehicles, restroom, water
Main entry to the Lake Mountain singletrack network and the Hickman Hill beginner loops.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Rockpile Staging Area
- Access
- Continue past Hidden Hollow onto the dirt road about 1 mile, to the open area south of a large rock pile
- Facilities
- Primitive dirt parking, no facilities
Central hub for Treadstone, Deadwood, the Lake Mountain slope trails, and OHV routes. Used as the staging area for high school races.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Mountain Ranch Bike Park
- Access
- From the end of The Ranches Parkway, turn right on Golden Eagle Road and drive about 1/3 mile to the trail kiosk
- Facilities
- Roadside parking, portable restroom
Jump lines, pump track, and connections to Ridgeline, Hidden Canyon, and Cow Tracks.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Eagle Mountain Parkway Trailhead
- Access
- East end of Eagle Mountain Parkway, through the gate and cattle guard
- Facilities
- Unknown
Entry to the west-side trails above City Center: Fair ‘n Square, Valley View, and Cliffside.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Eagle Mountain Trailhead (Pony Express Overlook)
- Access
- Off Pony Express Parkway, just south of 2011 E. Oquirrh Ranch Parkway
- Facilities
- Parking, interpretive signs
Overlook of Cedar Valley with signs on the Pony Express, local geography, and Native American culture.
Source: TrailLink
Fivemile Pass Recreation Area
- Access
- West on SR-73, about 25 miles from I-15 Exit 279
- Facilities
- Large parking area, five pit toilets, dispersed camping
Bureau of Land Management area for OHV riding, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
Hiking & Walking
Most dirt trails in Eagle Mountain are shared with mountain bikers. Stay alert, yield as posted, and carry water, as most routes have little shade.
Pony Express Parkway Trail
PavedStroller friendly- Length
- Runs the length of Pony Express Parkway into Saratoga Springs; exact mileage Unknown
- Difficulty
- Moderate, with mild elevation changes
- Start
- Eagle Mountain Trailhead or any park along the parkway
A paved path for walking, running, biking, and dogs, with an overlook and Pony Express interpretive signs along the way.
Treadstone to the Prayer Flags
- Length
- 2.1 miles one way, 300 ft gain
- Difficulty
- Unknown for hiking (rated intermediate for bikes)
- Start
- Rockpile Staging Area, via the 0.2-mile Deer Tracks trail
Climbs to the hilltop prayer flags, one of Eagle Mountain’s best-known landmarks.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Turtle Hill (Turtle Peak)
- Length
- 1.4 miles round trip, 465 ft gain; or a 2.4-mile loop
- Difficulty
- Unknown
- Start
- Lake Mountain Road, City Center side of Eagle Mountain
A turtle-shaped hill at the north point of Lake Mountain with 360-degree views of Eagle Mountain, Utah Lake, and the Wasatch Range.
Jake the Snake
- Length
- 3.0 miles one way including summit spur, 375 ft gain
- Difficulty
- Unknown
- Start
- Pony Express Parkway, across from the Hidden Canyon trail
Climbs a hill right in town with views toward Mount Timpanogos.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Fair ‘n Square and Valley View
- Length
- 1.4 miles one way, about 150 ft gain
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start
- Eagle Mountain Parkway Trailhead
A gentle traverse through sagebrush above City Center. A good beginner out-and-back.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Cliffside
- Length
- 1.1 miles, about 150 ft of climbing
- Difficulty
- Intermediate (loose sections, rock, minor cliff exposure)
- Start
- North end of Valley View
Rock ledges and cliff-edge views over Cedar Valley.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Eagle Mountain Loop
- Length
- 5.8-mile loop, 561 ft gain
- Difficulty
- Unknown
- Start
- Unknown
A loop for hiking, running, and mountain biking near Eagle Mountain.
Sources: The Outbound · AllTrails
Lake Mountain Summit
- Length
- Unknown
- Difficulty
- Unknown
- Start
- Dirt roads from Israel Canyon (north) or Soldier Pass (south)
The high point of the Lake Mountains, about 7,690 ft, with sweeping views of Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains.
Sources: SummitPost · AllTrails
Lake Mountain Southern Approach
- Length
- Unknown
- Difficulty
- Unknown
- Start
- Soldier Pass Road
The southern route to the Lake Mountains high point. A 2023 visitor reported the road well graded for a passenger vehicle.
Sources: SummitPost · AllTrails
Eagle Mountain Ridgeline Route
- Length
- 19.2 miles, 4,688 ft gain
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Start
- Unknown
A full traverse of the ridge above the City on dirt roads and singletrack, with views of Utah Lake, the Oquirrhs, and the Wasatch Front.
Source: Fastest Known Time
Cedar Grove Loop
- Length
- Unknown
- Difficulty
- Unknown
- Start
- Unknown
Details for this trail are available on AllTrails.
Source: AllTrails
Joe’s Dugout Pony Express Monument
Historic site- Length
- Short stop
- Location
- About 50 feet from Sandpiper Road and Pony Express Parkway
A granite monument marking the site of the Joe’s Dugout Pony Express station. Pairs well with a walk on the Pony Express Parkway Trail.
Source: Deseret News
Camp Floyd / Stagecoach Inn State Park
Historic site- Length
- Short walking tour
- Location
- Fairfield, on SR-73 south of Cedar Fort
A museum, the restored 1858 Stagecoach Inn, a one-room schoolhouse, and a cemetery. The starting point of the Pony Express Trail byway.
Source: Utah State Parks
Petroglyphs created thousands of years ago are found throughout Cedar Valley. Please view rock art without touching it, and help keep these sites free of graffiti and damage. Learn about historic preservation in Eagle Mountain.
Mountain Biking
Eagle Mountain’s singletrack is mostly easy to intermediate, dries quickly after storms, and is often rideable through winter. Lengths are one way unless noted. Some lower trail ends near new subdivisions may be rerouted or closed during construction.
Hickman Hill Beginner Loops
- Length
- 0.8 to 1.0 mile per lap, about 100 ft
- Skill
- Beginner
- Area
- North, across from Hidden Hollow Trailhead
A climbing trail serving short downhill flow loops. Great for kids and new riders.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Treadstone
- Length
- 2.1 miles, 300 ft
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Area
- Middle (Prayer Flags hill)
Three segments, Billy Idol, Cougar Tracks, and Prayer Flags, climbing to the famous prayer flags.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Nirvana
- Length
- 2.0 miles, 300 ft
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Area
- North
Runs from the Prayer Flags hilltop down to Pony Express Parkway.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Brass Monkey
- Length
- 0.9 mile, about 100 ft
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Area
- North
A short link from Creed to Pony Express Parkway.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Creed
- Length
- 1.4 miles, 200 to 250 ft
- Skill
- Upper intermediate
- Area
- North
Crosses the top of the hill with built-in stunts on the south side.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Given to Fly
- Length
- 1.4 miles, 350 ft
- Skill
- Upper intermediate
- Area
- Middle
Smooth and easy at the bottom, with steep rock drops near the top. Best ridden as a descent.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Supersonic
- Length
- 1.1 miles, 300 ft
- Skill
- Easier intermediate
- Area
- Middle
Rides well in either direction and is popular for longer loops.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Backspacer
- Length
- 0.7 mile, 200 ft descent
- Skill
- Easier intermediate
- Area
- Middle
An easy descent with one wash dip that beginners may want to walk.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Cracker Jack
- Length
- 0.7 mile, 150 ft
- Skill
- Beginner
- Area
- Middle
Connects the Rockpile area north toward Hidden Canyon.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Space Dust
- Length
- 0.6 mile, 50 ft
- Skill
- Easy intermediate
- Area
- Middle
Banked turns and a low-effort return to the Rockpile.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Hidden Canyon
- Length
- 0.7 mile, 200 ft climb
- Skill
- Upper intermediate
- Area
- North, toward the bike park
Climbs from Pony Express Parkway to the ridge above Mountain Ranch Bike Park.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Rock-a-Billy
- Length
- 1.1 miles, 200 ft
- Skill
- Easier intermediate
- Area
- East (Lake Mountain slope)
The main north-south route on the Lake Mountain slope.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Cow Tracks
- Length
- 0.8 mile, about 50 ft
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Area
- East
Links the bike park to the Rockpile, with one steep pitch.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Jackrabbit
- Length
- 1.4 miles, about 150 ft rolling
- Skill
- Easier intermediate
- Area
- East
Winds through juniper forest high on the ridge.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Road Runner
- Length
- 0.8 mile, 60 ft
- Skill
- Unknown
- Area
- East
Passes a viewpoint over Utah Valley.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Wile E Coyote
- Length
- 0.9 mile, 150 ft
- Skill
- Easier intermediate
- Area
- East
A local favorite with views back toward the Oquirrh Mountains.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Cropduster
- Length
- 1.3 miles, 300 ft
- Skill
- Very easy
- Area
- East
A gentle, sustained climb to the Lake Mountain ridge, or a swooping easy descent. One gap jump has a ride-around.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Gunslinger
- Length
- 0.5 mile, 200 ft descent
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Area
- East
Banked turns and optional engineered jumps. Two-way, so yield to climbers.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
East Ridgeline: La Gringa, Bugs Bunny, Apollo
- Length
- Unknown
- Skill
- Light technical, average effort
- Area
- Lake Mountain ridgeline
Newer trails on the Utah Lake side of the ridge with near-constant views of the lake and the Wasatch. Apollo stays muddy longer in spring.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Deadwood
- Length
- 1.9 miles, 300 ft descent northbound
- Skill
- Easy
- Area
- South
A gentle, widened, and banked trail that is part of the race loop.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
411
- Length
- 0.6 mile, 200 ft climb
- Skill
- Upper intermediate
- Area
- South
The climbing route to the tops of Eastwood and Fistful of Dollars.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Eastwood
- Length
- 0.8 mile, 230 ft descent
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Area
- South
A descent with views across to the Wasatch Front and Utah Lake.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Fistful of Dollars
Downhill only- Length
- 0.6 mile, 230 ft descent
- Skill
- Expert
- Area
- South
Swooping singletrack with short, slippery rock steeps.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Valley View, Cliffside, and AC-DC
- Length
- 2.9 miles combined
- Skill
- Beginner to intermediate
- Area
- West, above City Center
A low traverse of the west slope of Lake Mountain from the Eagle Mountain Parkway Trailhead to the north end of Deadwood.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Chasing The Sun and Samsara
- Length
- 4.2 miles, 1,200 ft of climbing; about a 7-mile loop
- Skill
- Upper intermediate, with an expert section on Samsara
- Area
- West
The longest and most strenuous trail in Eagle Mountain, with views over Cedar Valley. A GPS app is recommended.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Mountain Ranch Bike Park
- Length
- 0.4 to 2.0 miles per trail
- Skill
- Varies, beginner to advanced
- Area
- Golden Eagle Road
Jump lines (110 and 220), the Juniper and Rockwell skills trails, a pump track, and the Ridgeline trail above.
Sources: UtahMountainBiking.com · AllTrails loop
Eagle Mountain Race Loop
- Length
- Unknown
- Skill
- Unknown
- Area
- Rockpile Staging Area
A circuit around the edge of Hidden Canyon used for high school mountain bike races.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Cell Towers and Rocky Balboa
- Length
- Unknown
- Skill
- Difficult (Rocky Balboa)
- Area
- Unknown
Full route details are available on AllTrails.
Sources: AllTrails · MTB Project
Golden Eagle Pass
- Length
- Unknown
- Skill
- Unknown
- Area
- Unknown
Full route details are available on AllTrails.
Source: AllTrails
Firefly Bike Park
Nearby: Cedar Fort- Length
- 0.8 to 0.9 mile per lap, 150 to 175 ft
- Skill
- Easy to high expert
- Area
- South of Cedar Fort off SR-73
Opened in fall 2024. The Fire Up climb serves three downhill lines: Firefly (easier), Superfly (intermediate), and Fireball (expert).
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Trail work and dig days are organized by the Lake Mountain Trails Association. Many Lake Mountain trails are still being signed, so a GPS trail app is helpful.
Horseback Riding
Equestrians can ride open public lands west of the City and follow the historic Pony Express route.
Fivemile Pass Recreation Area
- Distance
- West on SR-73, about 25 miles from I-15 Exit 279
- Trail type
- Open riding area, shared with OHVs
The Bureau of Land Management welcomes horses alongside OHVs and mountain bikes. The area is especially busy on holiday weekends.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
Pony Express Trail
- Distance
- Begins near Fairfield; about 133 miles to Ibapah
- Trail type
- Historic route on maintained dirt road
The route can be explored by car, mountain bike, or horse, with historic markers at former station sites.
Sources: Utah.com · Juab County Travel
City Trail Network
- Distance
- In town
- Horse access
- Unknown for individual trails
The City’s trail plans include horse trails connecting residential areas. Which individual trails are currently open to horses has not been confirmed.
Source: Unified Fire Authority
Off-Highway Vehicles
OHV operators must complete Utah’s OHV education course and follow City rules for street use and crossings. Stay on designated doubletrack routes; signed singletrack is closed to motorized vehicles.
Fivemile Pass Recreation Area
- Distance
- West on SR-73, about 25 miles from I-15 Exit 279
- Vehicles
- OHV, ATV, motorcycle
A 17,927-acre Bureau of Land Management special recreation area with many dirt roads, dispersed camping, and five pit toilets. A future permit and fee system is possible.
Sources: Bureau of Land Management · BLM decision
Sunshine Canyon Road Loop
- Length
- Unknown
- Location
- Fivemile Pass area
One of the easier routes up into the Five Mile mountain area, with a connection to Rattlesnake Canyon.
Sources: onX Offroad · AllTrails
Lake Mountain OHV Routes
- Length
- Unknown
- Location
- From the Rockpile Staging Area
A network of doubletrack routes on the Lake Mountain slope, including a rocky, steep ridgeline road along the top.
Source: UtahMountainBiking.com
Lake Mountain Trail
- Length
- Unknown
- Location
- Lake Mountain, above Eagle Mountain
A route along Lake Mountain with views down onto Eagle Mountain.
Sources: onX Offroad · AllTrails
Israel Canyon Lake Mountains Pass
- Length
- Unknown
- Location
- Saratoga Springs to Eagle Mountain
Also known as North Lake Mountain Comm Road, this route crosses the Lake Mountains from north to south.
Source: onX Offroad
Lake Mountains (BLM)
- Length
- Unknown
- Location
- West side of Utah Lake
Canyons and pinyon-juniper slopes open to OHV riding, hiking, and biking. About 3,500 acres are closed to target shooting to protect public safety and cultural resources.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
Pony Express Trail Drive
- Length
- About 133 miles, Fairfield to Ibapah
- Vehicles
- Passenger cars in dry weather
A National Backcountry Byway on maintained dirt road past historic Pony Express station sites. Roads may be impassable when wet.
Sources: Recreation.gov · Juab County Travel · AllTrails
Sources
Trail details were compiled in October 2026 from the sources below. Trail names, conditions, and access can change; check current conditions before heading out. Details not confirmed by a source are marked Unknown.
- AllTrails: Eagle Mountain Trails list
- UtahMountainBiking.com: Eagle Mountain overview
- UtahMountainBiking.com: Eagle Mountain West
- UtahMountainBiking.com: East Ridgeline
- UtahMountainBiking.com: Hickman Hill Loops
- UtahMountainBiking.com: Firefly Bike Park
- TrailLink: Pony Express Parkway Trail
- KSL.com: Turtle Hill
- The Outbound: Eagle Mountain Loop
- SummitPost: Lake Mountain Peak
- Fastest Known Time: Eagle Mountain Ridgeline
- BLM: Fivemile Pass Recreation Area
- BLM: Lake Mountains
- Recreation.gov: Pony Express Trail Byway
- Utah.com: Pony Express Trail
- Juab County Travel: Pony Express Trail
- Utah State Parks: Camp Floyd
- Deseret News: Pony Express monument
- onX Offroad: trails near Fairfield
- onX Offroad: trails near Saratoga Springs
Surrounding Summits
Look up from almost any trail in Eagle Mountain and you’ll find a mountain looking back. To the northwest, the Oquirrh Mountains rise above Cedar Valley, topped by Flat Top Mountain at 10,620 feet. Right next door, the Lake Mountains hold Eagle Mountain Peak at 7,690 feet, the closest summit to home. Across Utah Lake, the Wasatch Range stretches along the eastern skyline, with Mount Timpanogos at 11,750 feet and Lone Peak, Box Elder Peak and Provo Peak close behind. Use the map to match each peak to its name and elevation, then head out and see how many you can spot. On a clear day, look about 34 miles south for Mount Nebo, the tallest of them all at 11,928 feet.
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Horseback Riding
Eagle Mountain invites equestrians to saddle up and traverse our mountains in true western style. Horseback riders can connect with nature on designated trails. Discover the joy of equine adventures in a community that values and embraces this timeless recreational pursuit.
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Off-Highway Vehicles
For adrenaline seekers, explore Eagle Mountain’s off-highway haven. Off-highway vehicle lovers can take on challenging terrain, experiencing the thrill of off-road adventures. Or, with some preparation and licensing, use their OHVs on certain City streets.
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Hiking & Biking
Explore Eagle Mountain’s scenic trails on foot or wheels. Hiking enthusiasts can relish nature walks, while bikers can tackle thrilling terrain. With trails catering to all skill levels, residents and visitors can enjoy the great outdoors at their own pace.
