The Kiwanis Gravity Bike Park, representing Phase 1 of the Mountain View Trail Complex, is now open for riders on the east bench above Perry City. The park features downhill trails for beginner, intermediate, and expert riders, alongside a dedicated skills development area.
According to a notice on the city's website, the park's current trails are named after individuals who embody the spirit of mountain biking. The beginner green trail, Semenuk, is named for five-time Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour Champion Brandon Semenuk. The intermediate blue trail, Ryker Strong, honors Ryker Labrum. The expert black diamond trails include Batten, named for 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist Haley Batten, and Goldstone, named for Canadian downhill racer Jackson Goldstone.
The park also includes the Johansson skills development area, named for four-time Slopestyle World Champion Emil Johansson, and the Vineta return trail, named for Latvian BMX Olympian Vineta Pētersone. The facility features 37 numbered features, 12 berms and rollers, and three difficulty levels.
Admission to the park is free and open from dawn to dusk. Riders are required to wear helmets at all times. Only Class 1 e-bikes are permitted; Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes, as well as motorbikes, are prohibited. Per Perry City Ordinance 26-G City Trails, violations regarding motorbike use, trail damage, or riding in muddy conditions may result in fines ranging from $300 to $1,500 and potential park bans.
The Mountain View Trail Complex is planned as a three-phase development that may eventually encompass approximately 40 acres and connect to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail system. Future phases include a Skills and Flow Zone and a larger Open Range area with long trail loops and jump lines.
