For those who are thinking about trying out Lambert Park, here are my thoughts:
This is an excellent place for both beginner and advanced mountain bikers. Beginners can focus on single track technical skills. It is quite rocky and there are some sharp turns. Beginners can stay on trails with mild elevation changes. Advanced bikers can simply let loose and play around. I would figure out where all of the fun downhills are, then plan the uphill routes accordingly. The downhills are fun to go down fast - though they always seem to end too soon! One major pro is that it is a four-season park. I'm curious to see how the riding is in the winter.

Is this the greatest trail in the world? No, but it's a "biking park," so play around, have some fun, and you will leave with a smile on your face. :)




If it is your first time and would like an intermediate/advanced route I, would recommend starting at the parking lot near the church. (map)
Head up High Bench for a nice cool uphill (alt route: River), turn left when you get to the Middle trail, then ride up Rodeo Up. Next, enjoy the thrill of Rodeo Down. Repeat Rodeo Up and Rodeo Down to your heart's content. This is a great bobsled-like downhill.
Now, take River (or Middle) to Ziggy. Take Ziggy up, and then back down again, it's not the best downhill, but it does have a couple of fun rock tricks that marked by diamonds around the intersection of Zag and Ziggy.
Halfway down Ziggy, take the ZPC trail and head up Poppy. Take Ruin down, and make most of the rock jumps! When Ruin hits a wide gravel road (the second gravel road you'll come across), head uphill. You'll pass the Homestead memorial to your left. Pass it and continue north northeast. This will connect to the Poppy trail. Continue to the top of the Poppy trail, where you have the option of riding down Ruin again, or if you're ready to head home, take the Luge down for a fun ride that seamlessly connects to High Bench, and will take you back to the parking lot.

Take a map with you! (Unless you don't mind braving the trails without a guide!)

My favorite downhills:
Rodeo Down
Ruin
Luge
(I haven't tried Lambert's Luge or Wildcat yet)



For more information on Lambert Park, visit utahmountainbiking.com.