About RTS
Whether you’re a mountain biker, avid hiker, or trail runner, RTS provides a range of terrain to suit all skill levels while being immersed in quaking aspen stands, conifers, and sagebrush.
This trail system can also be accessed by:
Overland Trailhead
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Amenities
Accessible All Year
Trailhead
Parking
Restroom
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Dog On-Leash
Trail System
These trails are all interconnected within the RTS Trail System, called stacked loops, allowing riders to mix and match routes based on their desired level of difficulty or ride length.
| Trail Name | Miles | Use | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMA (No More Acronyms)  | 1.2  | Hiking Only | Intermediate  |
| RTS (Right Turn Sage) | 2.5  | Multi-use  | Beginner  |
| BLT  (Boomer Left Turn) | 1.2  | Multi-use  | Intermediate  |
| OMH (Oh My Heck)  | 0.9  | Downhill Biking | Intermediate  |
| BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike)  | 0.6  | Downhill Biking | Intermediate  |
During the winter, the Basin 5k is groomed for Nordic skiing. View the grooming map and learn about other winter opportunities below.
Nearby Trails
About RTS Open Space
Before Summit County and Basin Recreation acquired RTS (Right Turn Sage) property in 2013, the area had been used for hunting, timber farming, and most recently, cattle and horse grazing since the early 1900’s. In the late 1990s, the construction of the Utah Olympic Park south of the property started and Sports Park Drive was built across RTS. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, the lower portion of the property was used as a parking area, later reseeded and re-contoured to resemble a meadow. Today, the well-maintained trails offer a balance between recreation and conservation, preserving the land’s natural integrity while providing community members with outdoor adventures.
Wildlife
RTS’s open space provides habitat for many animals, from moose to small mammals and birds, that depend on the land for food, shelter, and survival. It’s important to remember that we are sharing the environment with these creatures.
Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides
Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Whorled Buckwheat
Eriogonum heracleoides
Musk Thistle
Carduus nutans
Canada Thistle
Cirsium arvense
Hoary Cress
Cardaria draba
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Rocky Mountain Elk
Cervus canadensis
Coyote
Canis latrans
For information on what you should do when you encounter wildlife, please visit:
Be a Responsible Steward
Responsible stewardship helps protect open spaces and trails and ensures they remain enjoyable and accessible for everyone. While recreating on the trails:
- All trail users must stay on trail and avoid creating new paths or using social trails.
- Always pack out your trash and dog waste. Trash cans and dog waste bags are available at Overland, RTS, and Run-A-Muk Trailheads.
- Keep yourself and your dogs a safe distance from animals. Remember that this is an open space, so wildlife will be present!
Learn more about how you can be a responsible steward on our shared trails and open spaces.
Rules & Regulations
No E-bikes
No Overnight Parking
No Motorized Vehicles
No Camping
No Fires
No Hunting
No Firearms
No Fireworks
Dogs
Dogs must be under restraint with a lead, leash, or e-collar with the owner maintaining sight and voice control over dog and a leash on hand.
E-bikes
E-bikes are NOT permitted on single track trails. Exceptions apply for riders on a Class 1 e-bike age 65 or older or persons with mobility disabilities.
Hunting Access
Hunters may cross Basin Recreation property to access adjacent lands open to hunting, but firearms must be unloaded, and archery equipment must not have an arrow nocked.