Bikeable neighborhoods offer a vibrant community and help build social capital. One of the benefits of living in Daybreak—Salt Lake’s place to buy a new home—is the variety of outdoor recreation right out your door. Daybreak is a perpetual invitation to get outdoors. So lace up your shoes, grab your water bottle, and get outside!
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- As seen on FOX 13
- The 5‑Minute Life
- Trails & Connectivity
- Five Benefits
- Where to Ride
- Riding Tips (2025)
- Plan a Car‑Light Day
As seen on FOX 13
Daybreak residents Mike and Tristin West shared on FOX 13 how living in a bikeable neighborhood made cycling their family’s primary way to get around. It’s a real‑world example of how design supports healthy, connected living.
The 5‑Minute Life (Bikeable by Design)
Trails & Connectivity
Today, residents enjoy 50+ miles of maintained trails that stitch neighborhoods together like a seam on a patchwork quilt. Loops around Oquirrh Lake and throughout the Upper Villages make it easy to turn everyday errands into small adventures. For current maps and guidelines, visit the HOA Trails page.
Five Benefits of Bikeable Neighborhoods
- Better mental & physical health. Fresh air and daily movement reduce stress and boost fitness.
- Economic vitality. Riders frequent local cafés and shops, supporting small businesses.
- Improved air quality. Fewer short car trips mean fewer emissions.
- Cost savings. Replacing short drives with rides saves on fuel and maintenance.
- More social connection. You meet neighbors on trails and in parks—building social capital.
Where to Ride in Daybreak
The Loop & Oquirrh Lake
Ride lake‑side paths and neighborhood connectors that link parks, schools and gathering spaces. Start with the HOA’s trail overview and the community amenities guide.
The Spoke Bike Park
Practice skills at The Spoke—a pump track and trail experience designed by Velosolutions in Highland Park Village.
Downtown Daybreak & SoDa Row
Plan a ride that ends with coffee, lunch or a concert. Paths connect easily to Downtown Daybreak and SoDa Row.
Riding Tips (2025)
- Pick quieter times (mornings or early evenings) for family rides.
- Wear a properly fitted helmet and add lights for visibility.
- Ride right, call “passing,” and stop at crossings.
- Check seasonal maintenance updates and any temporary closures on the HOA site before you roll.
Plan a Car‑Light Day
Shortlist 2–3 errands or destinations, then map a loop that strings together parks, a lakeside segment and a stop at a favorite café. With the trail network and the five‑minute layout, it’s easy to replace short drives with joyful rides.
Information current as of October 2025. Always verify trail status, hours and rules with the Daybreak Community Association.
