Comments on: Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:10:11 +0000

I welcome the addition of a uphill bike and multi-use Hiking trail from the Rattlesnake TH. In conjunction with a Shoreline connection to Parley’s Trail, this would open up a lot more options for biking in the Millcreek area.

By: Troyasaurusrex

Troyasaurusrex — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 01:02:13 +0000

I rode it this week with a group of friends. I think your plan is right on point; provide maintenance to the DH current trail to stave off erosion and add the new trail for UH bikers and hikers. We are all blessed to have such wonderful trail systems to both bike and hike. No wonder so many Texans, Californians, Floridians, and unfortunately even N Yorkers are moving here. We have built and supported so much great outdoor recreation in our area.,Keep up there great work, and thank you for all you do!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:45:32 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Originally we had planned to conduct the Rattlesnake project this year but about half our funding was suspended due to Covid 19. We are looking to the 2021 season to conduct this project.

By: Nate Blouin

Nate Blouin — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:18:38 +0000

In reply to Nicole. The plan is to keep the existing trail as a downhill mountain biking trail and create a more bikeable and hiker friendly uphill trail, much as you have described. The existing trail will need some improvements to slow erosion but it will largely stay as is.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:11:06 +0000

This looks awesome! The current trail is definitely suffering from erosion, and the grade definitely exceeds normal recommendations. Thanks for being thorough and doing your homework (i.e. NEPA studies). Is the trail still projected to begin construction this year?

By: George Norman

George Norman — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:11:05 +0000

Hi I have a pass for Millcreek Canyon and really enjoy the rattle snake trail on a bike- I would hope that there would be in the plan for new trails or improvements to preserve mountain bike access-George Norman SLC UT 84105

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:50:23 +0000

Rather than getting rid of the existing trail, I propose using the allocated funding to create a new dedicated low-speed trail for hiking and uphill biking. Getting rid of the existing trail would be a serious loss for the Utah mountain bike community, as it is an iconic section of the Wasatch Crest Route and one of the few advanced options left in that canyon for mountain bikers.

The mountain bike community understands that erosion in the gully is a concern related to this plan, but I firmly believe there are options to mitigate erosion while keeping the existing trail open, and there are many trail users in the mountain bike community that would be willing to donate their time and money to assist in improving and maintaining this trail if it stays open.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:04:28 +0000

The existing trail is an amazingly fun DH. Swichbacks are not fun, especially 15 of them from which i can see. Build the other for uphill/hikers, leave this one for dh.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:13:07 +0000

In reply to Sarah Bennett. The rattlesnake gulch trail has been there for over thirty years. There is no erosion problem. You are just doing this project to siphon funds into your pocketbook. Your 8% grade switchback trail sucks. These old historic mountain bike trails need to be preserved as is. You are ruining mountain biking.

By: Elle

Elle — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 02:56:39 +0000

Only a mountain biker can understand the rewarding experience it is to end a Crest ride down Rattlesnake Gulch. Although not a 5-star downhill section, it does have its thrill and most importantly I am sure it is part of many mountain bikers’ Crest ride memories . Keep Rattlesnake Gulch a downhill MTB trail, and free of dog poop.