Goblin Valley Welcomes New Bike Trails

The Wild Horse Bike Trail System opened with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. The new bike trail is a stacked loop system. With five loops available and a total circumference of over six miles, the paths will allow bikers a ride with a view. Future expansion is also a possibility.

The ribbon cutting started the day. Once the ribbon was cut, bikers started to ride. Following their ride, a lunch was served overlooking the main valley. Following the lunch, Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox addressed the audience. He and his son biked the trail together. He expressed his joy in the success of Utah’s State Parks and shared his vision.

“Let’s provide a place where we come not just for an hour or two,” he said. “Let’s provide a place where we come for a day or two.”

Following the Lieutenant Governor, Kimberly Shapard spoke. She spoke of the important role recreation plays in the state of Utah. She also invited those who had ridden the trail to “go ride it again.” The audience was then addressed by Brad Petersen of the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation. Brad spoke of the need to expand the state’s recreational infrastructure and quoted Fred Hayes words: “if you build it, they will come.”

Fred Hayes concluded the event with his words. He talked about concentrating on more: “more ways for more people to have more fun in more parks more often.” He credited this mindset with pulling the state parks through the economic slump that began a few years ago.

The new bike path is open to bikers of all ages. It provides a challenging experience for both novice and expert. The different loops provide a variety of paths to bike. Aaron Farmer, the park manager, invited all to “come out and ride it.”