Top 10 Safest Routes in Salt Lake City
1
Jordan River Parkway
45 miles
The valley's car-free cycling backbone following the Jordan River from north to south. Flat, paved, and accessible with park connections throughout.
2
City Creek Canyon
6 miles
Car-restricted canyon road climbing from the State Capitol into the Wasatch foothills. Popular morning ride with creek views and cool temperatures.
3
9 Line Trail
4 miles
East-west trail connecting the Jordan River to the University of Utah. Flat, protected, and popular for commuting.
4
Emigration Canyon
8 miles
Classic SLC climbing route east from the city into the Wasatch. Moderate grade with wide shoulders and mountain scenery.
5
Sugar House Greenway
3 miles
Protected path through the trendy Sugar House neighborhood. Shops, restaurants, and park connections.
6
S Line Trolley Trail
2 miles
Converted trolley corridor through Sugar House with art installations and neighborhood access.
7
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
12 miles
Foothills trail along the ancient lake shoreline with mountain views. Mix of paved and dirt surfaces.
8
300 South Protected Lane
3 miles
Downtown protected bikeway connecting east and west sides. Key commuter corridor.
9
Parley's Trail
15 miles
Trail from Sugar House through Parley's Canyon with creek views and suburban connections.
10
Big Cottonwood Canyon
14 miles
Epic mountain climb to Brighton ski resort. Challenging grade, wide shoulder, and spectacular alpine scenery.
Salt Lake City Cycling Infrastructure
200+ Miles of Bikeways
SLC has rapidly expanded protected bike infrastructure downtown and through the Sugar House area. The Jordan River Parkway provides 45 miles of car-free riding through the valley. GREENbike share covers downtown. The proximity to world-class mountain cycling in the Wasatch makes SLC unique among cycling cities.
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