Parleys Canyon Trail is a joint venture of Salt Lake and Summit Counties to increase recreational opportunities and provide a transportation option adjacent to Interstate 80 through upper Parleys Canyon. Parleys Canyon Trail is proposed to begin at Kimble Junction in Summit County and would head west along frontage roads to the abandoned U.S. 40 roadway, eventually crossing I-80 to the north and continuing west running adjacent to the I-80 corridor. At the Mountain Dell Golf Course, the trail would connect to SR-65 and head towards Emigration Canyon. Salt Lake County, with support from Summit County, selected Michael Baker Jr., Inc. (Baker) with subconsultants Perkins Engineering and ArcSitio Design Inc. to perform a feasibility assessment of Parleys Canyon Trail between Summit Park and I-80 Mountain Dell Interchange (SR-65).
The trail concept was first presented by citizens to the Utah Bicycle Association in 2006. The concept was then presented in July of 2006 to the Summit County Commission. Shortly thereafter, the concept was submitted as a project for Transportation Enhancement Funding to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). However, funding was not granted since supporting documentation (a Feasibility Assessment Report or Master Plan) had not been prepared. Salt Lake and Summit Counties have adopted the concept and formed a partnership to advance the planning for the trail.
Salt Lake and Summit Counties recognize the value of connecting trails between the two counties to serve the region. In addition to creating a valuable commuter and recreational link between Park City and Salt Lake City, a dedicated trail and crossing of I-80 may also increase bicycle or hiking visits to Lambs Canyon, provide increased mountain bike access to trails, and possibly expand the cross country ski trail system. When complete, Parleys Canyon Trail has the potential to serve as a major regional transportation corridor connecting users with recreational areas and existing and future transit and activity centers.
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