The Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office is gearing up to unveil a brand-new trail park designed for both local residents and visitors to enjoy. This exciting project, created in partnership with Desert Color and the Utah Trust Lands Administration, is nestled north of State Route 7 and west of River Road within the Desert Color community. Construction is moving right along, and the park is anticipated to be ready for explorers this fall.
This new destination is specifically designed with local riders and competitive events in mind. It will feature approximately six miles of mountain bike-optimized trails tailored for beginning and intermediate riders. To make things even more exciting for the younger generation, the trail system was designed in collaboration with the Utah High School Cycling League. It meets the standards of a National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) racecourse, which makes it a premier venue for youth mountain biking events.
Beyond the bike trails, the park will offer ample parking and a dedicated event space. This means the area can accommodate a wide variety of organized activities and community gatherings. When there isn’t a race or event scheduled, the park will be open and accessible to the public for regular use, providing a high-quality outdoor space for everyone to enjoy year-round. Whether you are looking for a casual weekend ride or a place to train, this park will be a consistent resource for the community.
One of the coolest parts of this project is how it is being paid for. The trail park is funded through visitor-generated tax revenue, specifically the transient room tax paid by visitors staying in local hotels. It is a fantastic example of how Washington County reinvests tourism dollars directly back into our community to enhance our local quality of life with top-tier recreational amenities.
Washington County plans to keep the momentum going by enhancing and expanding the trail park over time, especially as the surrounding development continues to grow. For more information and to keep an eye on progress, visit the Greater Zion trail park website. More details, including the official park name, will be shared as construction hits its final stages.
Brittany McMichaels, executive director of the Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office, notes that this project shows how visitor spending creates lasting benefits for the people who live here. Residents get to enjoy a high-quality resource made possible by tourism dollars. Daniel Lemich, Desert Color general manager, added that they have been working with the county for some time to make this park a reality and are honored to be part of such a wonderful community asset.
