Deer Valley's rebuilt downhill course is nearly ready for the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking, and a video walkthrough posted Aug. 20 offers the first look at what racers will face Friday through Friday, Sept. 11-13 on Bald Eagle Mountain.
US Open co-founder and Pro Downhill Series General Manager Clay Harper walked the modernized track in the video, reported by Townlift. The course is built on the bones of Deer Valley's NCS trail, a dedicated downhill track from the early 2000s that hosted NORBA-era national racing. The event itself has been running as a national downhill race since 2003.
"We've taken the framework of that track, we've expanded it, we've done some reroutes, added some features, opened it up so it could breathe a little, but we've also kept some of the classics," Harper said.
Crews have widened the track, cut fresh lines and added features while preserving signature sections familiar to local riders. Niagara, a rock section from the original NCS course, now finishes with a larger berm and a smoother, faster exit. Whiskey Rock gets a fresh-cut approach line, and racers will have the option to jump the rock feature itself.
Not everything survived.
The original Bam Bam section is gone, replaced by a new off-camber stretch described as fast and rugged with multiple line choices. Near the top, a brand-new rock feature with multiple lines is being built into the opening of the course.
Then there's Psycho Spin. Harper said the section "struck fear in the hearts of racers in the early 2000s," and it remains steep and loose. But crews are adding a catch point in the middle, a new bench above and additional checkpoints below to improve safety while keeping the speed.
Lumber milled from trees removed during construction will be used to build a new start house at the top of the track.
The Fox US Open is the fifth and final stop of the 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series, which doubles as the Official US National Mountain Bike Championship series. Prior stops included Ride Rock Creek in North Carolina, Mountain Creek Bike Park in New Jersey, Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah and Big Bear Lake in California.
Deer Valley expects roughly 10,000 attendees over the three days and 200-300 athletes, according to a June press release. Park City's special events manager estimated approximately 3,000 visitors per day when Park City Council approved a Level 4 Special Event Permit on June 4.
Free spectator tickets provide access to the Snow Park base area, with the option to walk up the mountain. A paid Pro Downhill Course Scenic Ride Ticket includes one ride up Silver Lake Express and one ride on Homestake Express to reach the race venue. A lodging package offering 25% off stays of two or more nights Sept. 9-15 includes complimentary scenic lift access for every guest on the reservation.
Harper said the series will post additional track updates in the coming weeks as construction wraps up.
