Facility Overview

The Mountain View Trailhead parking area at 5728 Founders Lane in West Valley City, Utah, provides convenient and direct access to the expansive Mountain View Corridor (MVC) multi-use trail system. Situated in a quiet, master-planned suburban enclave along western Salt Lake County, this parking area consists of a designated open-air surface lot with straightforward layout lines and smooth ingress. Because the facility is entirely outdoors without overhead height barriers or garage ceilings, it offers open clearance suitable for virtually all standard passenger vehicles, high-profile pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, crossover utilities with roof-mounted bicycle racks, and high-roof recreation vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned along the Mountain View Corridor, this trailhead serves as a gateway to miles of paved multi-use trails popular with cyclists, distance runners, inline skaters, and casual walkers. In addition to direct trail connectivity, the lot is located within minutes of West Valley City’s prime community and recreational hubs:

• Mountain View Corridor Multi-Use Trail: Immediate step-on access for long-distance cycling and jogging extending north toward Magna and south through West Jordan and Herriman.
• Hunter Park: Located just a few minutes east, featuring sprawling athletic fields, public pavilions, baseball diamonds, and dog walking spaces.
• The Ridge Golf Club: Approximately 3 miles southeast, providing an acclaimed 18-hole championship municipal golf course with scenic valley panoramas.
• USANA Amphitheatre (Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre): Located approximately 4 miles to the south, making this corridor a familiar regional navigation point for concertgoers and local event travelers.
• West Valley City Shopping & Dining Corridors: Quick 5-to-10-minute drive to major commercial centers along 5600 West, featuring popular regional dining, grocery stores, and retail conveniences.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Reaching the Mountain View Trailhead is straightforward via major regional arteries. Drivers can easily connect from Utah State Route 85 (Mountain View Corridor) or 5600 West via Parkway Boulevard and local connector roadways leading to Founders Lane. Ingress and egress are smooth, with clear sightlines onto neighborhood streets that experience low congestion compared to central Salt Lake thoroughfares. Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus routes service nearby corridors along 5600 West and 3100 South, while drivers heading north or south enjoy immediate access to SR-85 and quick connections east toward Interstate 215 and Interstate 15.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt pavement with standard stall striping for effortless maneuverability.
• Unrestricted Overhead Clearance: No height barriers or covered ceiling restrictions, ideal for vehicles carrying roof racks, cargo boxes, or mountain bikes.
• Direct Trail Access: Paved pathway links directly connecting parked visitors to the primary Mountain View Corridor trail path.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces positioned closest to the paved trail apron.
• Free Public Parking: Complimentary open parking without ticketing gates or automated pay station requirements.
• Neighborhood Lighting: Residential and trailhead lamp illumination providing basic visibility during early morning and twilight hours.

Ideal For

• Outdoor Enthusiasts & Cyclists: An ideal staging base for cyclists, triathletes, and long-range runners taking advantage of continuous, grade-separated corridor paths.
• Neighborhood Dog Walkers & Strollers: Perfect for local families seeking a safe, traffic-free walking route with scenic views of the Oquirrh Mountains.
• Fitness Commuters: Convenient park-and-bike staging area for active commuters traveling through western Salt Lake Valley.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking at this trailhead is available on a first-come, first-served basis. While spaces are generally plentiful on weekday mornings, the lot sees peak usage on bright weekend mornings and pleasant spring and summer evenings. Drivers carrying bicycles or exterior gear are encouraged to securely lock accessories and ensure no valuables remain visible inside the vehicle cabin. Operating hours correspond to West Valley City trail and public park regulations, typically running from dawn until dusk. Please observe local neighborhood parking signs and keep drive lanes clear for emergency and residential vehicles.