There are a few different ways to ride this trail, with both a shuttle and a loop option. The route mapped here depicts the loop option, but the upper trailhead provides a logical shuttle opportunity.

"The lure of Thunder Mountain Trail is in its undulating and playful hills, the Bryce Canyon-like hoodoos, and otherworldly vistas,” according to VisitUtah.com. "As you descend from Coyote Hollow, you’ll bike through a sparse forest of cedar and pine, then climb to open rock.”

Several sections of the Thunder Mountain trail roll along exposed dirt ridges, offering stunning photo opportunities. Once the singletrack turns downhill in earnest, hang on and prepare for a fast, steep descent, with a little chunk mixed in. The trail difficulty ranks as an upper intermediate descent, with some rough sections, rock gardens, and sections with loose, sliding dirt.

Thunder Mountain is a true classic! If you haven’t ridden it yet, you’d better add it to your list!

Sources: https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/mountain-biking/top-mtb-trails/thunder-mountain-bike-trail/ http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/thunder.htm