Pictured above from left to right are Justin Lindine, John Pendleton, Alan Wheelwright, Braden Richards, Blaine Vernon, Bryce Dipoma, and Beau Rawlinson. (click to enlarge)

Eden Valley Trails Gears Up for Biggest Season Yet
Local trail building nonprofit expands crew, adds new projects across Ogden Valley and beyond
11 April 2026

Eden Valley Trails is heading into 2026 with its largest crew ever and an ambitious lineup of trail projects stretching from Powder Mountain to Antelope Island.

The nonprofit welcomed three new trail crew members this season — Blaine, Beau, and Braden — joining returning crew members Bryce, Alan, and Justin. With six builders on the ground, the organization has more capacity than ever to take on the miles of work ahead.

Sidewinder Gets a Fresh Start
The crew will kick off the season with a reroute of the popular Sidewinder Trail. Powder Mountain has generously granted access to their property to the north, allowing Eden Valley Trails to bypass a section that was damaged by recent construction. Additional trouble spots along Sidewinder will also be addressed to get the full trail back in top shape.

New Loops at Snowbasin
From there, the crew heads to Snowbasin to finish work started last fall — completing a 2-mile alternate section off Canyon Rim. A new connector to Maples Trailhead will also be built, allowing riders to link Canyon Rim with Sardine Peak for a longer, more varied loop. It's a combination that local mountain bikers have long anticipated.

North Fork Park
Eden Valley Trails will return to North Fork Park for another round of trail work later in the season. Details on the specific scope of that project will be announced as the season progresses.

Pineview Loop Pathway Moving Forward
Perhaps the most significant long-term project on the organization's radar is the Pineview Loop Pathway. Eden Valley Trails is currently applying for a grant to fund a feasibility study aimed at completing the full loop. The effort has brought together Weber County, the U.S. Forest Service, the Town of Huntsville, and Ogden Valley City in a collaborative push to make the vision a reality. The organization is also working to get the Winters Grove bridge rebuilt and reopened, a key piece of the broader pathway.

Keeping the Trails You Love Riding
New construction is only part of the story. In addition to all the building projects this season, Eden Valley Trails will continue its ongoing maintenance work across all of the trails in its care — trimming encroaching brush, clearing drainages, repairing tread, and addressing the countless small fixes that keep trails rideable and sustainable year after year. It's unglamorous work, but it's what separates a great trail system from one that slowly fades away.

Antelope Island — A New Partnership
In a first for the organization, Eden Valley Trails will head to Antelope Island toward the end of the season to add 1.7 miles of new trail. The project marks an exciting new partnership and adds to a trail system that Ogden Valley riders frequently turn to when local trails are too wet to ride.

Funded by the Community
Eden Valley Trails operates on a lean model, with approximately 95 percent of every donated dollar going directly into the work — fuel, tools, and crew wages. Donations can be made at edenvalleytrails.com/donate.

"We are so grateful for each and every one of you," said Alan, EVT crew lead. "None of what we do is possible without your support — whether that's donating, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about the trails we all love. We can't wait to share what we're building this season."