The Trail System the Governor is Building in Utah Is Going To Be Massive and Awesome

What if you could get on a paved bike trail in St. George and ride it all the National Parks in Utah? Instead of driving a car, what if you hopped on a bicycle and rode from one end of the state to the other? That vision is becoming a reality. 

Governor Outlines Ambitious Trail Plan 

During a conference for the Utah Department of Transportation, Governor Cox announced a plan to build miles of paved trails from one end of the state to the other. These would connect to the significant trail system in the more populated areas of the state. 

There are 500 miles of existing trails in Utah. This plan would add an additional 2,600 miles connecting current trails to new areas. When it is all finished, they say that 95% of the residents of the state will be within a mile of a trail. 

The master plan for new trails would connect smaller towns to bigger cities. There will be trails to each of Utah’s 25 State Parks and the 5 National Parks. It is kind of inspiring when you look at the outdoor opportunities. 

How Long Will It Take and Who Pays for Building the Trails? 

There was a fund created by the Utah Legislature back in 2023 to fund new trails. The idea was to provide access for all kinds of transportation. There was no date given at the press conference when the master plan would be completed. 

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I like where this is going. I could see exploring the extensive trails through Utah becoming a popular thing to do. Who wouldn’t want to brag about riding from Logan to St. George on a scooter?