close
3D
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
Trail Last Used
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
- Description
- Photos
- Description & Photos
- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data.
?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data.
?
Winter Trails
Warning
A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status
![map legend]()
Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type
Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.
SaveThe headwaters of the Weber and Provo Rivers, open to a variety of uses. Part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
google parking directions plan a road trip here Trail info last updated
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
53 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Horse
40 trails
- Hike
69 trails
- Trail Running
67 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
22 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
21 trails
- Snowmobile
15 trails
- Snowshoe
3 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 15
- 32
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 69
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 53
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 26
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 40
- Trails Hike
- 69
- Trails Trail Running
- 67
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 22
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 21
- Trails Snowmobile
- 15
- Trails Snowshoe
- 3
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 179 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,626 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,675 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,695 ft
- Reports
- 363
- Photos
- 277
- Completed Counter
- 9,864
Popular Western Uintas Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 724 ft • 1,495 •
Slate Creek MTB Trail is the first trail built in the Uinta's, especially for mountain bikes. (hiking is also allowed, but no horses or motorized equipment). It is an unforgettable 5.65-mile clockwise loop experience, running through...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 26 ft • 716 •
Slate Creek MTB Trail is the first trail built in the Uinta's, especially for mountain bikes. (hiking is also allowed, but no horses or motorized equipment). It is an unforgettable 5.65-mile clockwise loop experience, running through...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 100 ft • 469 •
Fantastic DH only trail from the top of White Fir to the Slate Creek Trail 4-way intersection. Fast and flowy. This trail is DH only for bikes, and 2-way for hiking.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,518 ft • 17 ft • 300 •
A new easy family-friendly MTB loop that branches off of the Slate Creek MTB Trail. Fun for family and kids. Many banked and smooth flowing turns. The loop is about 1.4 miles and begins and ends on the north side of the Yellow Pine...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 319 ft • 139 •
This ATV trail is a good connector for the Beaver trail and Pine Valley. There is very little elevation gain, and mostly smooth dirt. This dirt road goes through the Shingle Creek Campground.
Western Uintas Mountain Bike Routes
43 miles • 4,380 ft • 3 •
This is an out-and-back route from Mirror Lake Hwy to State Route 35. A loop can be easily made on ATV...
★ 2.0 • 6 miles • 777 ft • 1 •
3 miles • 591 ft • 1 •
7 miles • 512 ft • 4 •
10 miles • 2,862 ft • 1 •
12 miles • 2,157 ft • 2 •
Photos of Western Uintas Mountain Bike
Videos of Western Uintas Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blackpine | wishlist | trail | activity #106662631 and 1 more | Oct 26, 2026 @ 5:51pm Oct 26, 2026 |
| hOR9kNJ | wishlist | trail | activity #106205875 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 8:32am Oct 19, 2026 |
| MarshallIhGWuC | add | poi | activity #105827479 and 2 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:33pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| mindline | add | report | activity #105252366 and 2 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:36pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| r8BfSEwn | wishlist | trail | activity #105209261 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:37am Oct 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Hiked this on 9/10/2026. Beautiful! Started... | Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:44pm Sep 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Slate Creek DOWN is a great mix of tech and... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:51pm Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Awesome trail! Super fast and flowy and the... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:45pm Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Climbing Left hand Outer is definitely harder... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:42pm Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Slate Creek UP is a good climbing trail that... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:40pm Sep 7, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Star Ranch | 5 | 7 | 1 | 8.2 km | |
| Duchesne Ridge | 13 | 5 | 8.8 km | ||
| Oakley Trail Park | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9.2 km | |
| Oakley Bike Park | 8 | 4 | 9.5 km | ||
| Murdock Basin | 10 | 4 | 11 km |
Local Badges
-
Completionist0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 53 | 127 miles | 17,221 ft | 55 miles | 3,675 ft | #1,658 | #45 | 156 | 347 | 10 | 5,675 | |
| E-Bike | 22 | 44 miles | 6,224 ft | 15 miles | 3,064 ft | #3,535 | #62 | 1 | 221 | 330 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 26 | 53 miles | 6,371 ft | 23 miles | 3,245 ft | #5,031 | #2,204 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 29 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | #4,905 | #2,149 | 1 | ||||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 8 miles | 1,122 ft | 4 miles | 1,037 ft | #5,031 | #2,204 | 3 | 96 | |||
| Horse | 40 | 103 miles | 13,786 ft | 38 miles | 3,743 ft | #102 | #4 | 41 | 58 | 5 | ||
| Hike | 69 | 179 miles | 23,625 ft | 68 miles | 5,676 ft | #111 | #6 | 65 | 350 | 14 | 2,986 | |
| Trail Running | 67 | 167 miles | 22,126 ft | 67 miles | 5,676 ft | #539 | #14 | 349 | 14 | 300 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 22 | 44 miles | 6,224 ft | 15 miles | 3,064 ft | #118 | #13 | 31 | 3 | 14 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 21 | 38 miles | 4,672 ft | 13 miles | 3,064 ft | #377 | #17 | 5 | 40 | 3 | 12 | |
| Snowmobile | 15 | 15 miles | 1,539 ft | 5 miles | 2,356 ft | #139 | #2 | 13 | 12 | |||
| Snowshoe | 3 | 8 miles | 1,122 ft | 4 miles | 1,037 ft | #1,140 | #16 | 51 | 4 | 62 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 5 miles | 699 ft | 2 miles | 725 ft | #246 | #58 | 43 | 119 |
Frequently Asked Questions
▼
What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Western Uintas?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Western Uintas are:
- White Fir (4.6/5)
- Left Hand Loop, Outer (4.6/5)
- Slate Creek Trail, DOWN (4.2/5)
- Wall Lake (4.2/5)
- Lakes Country (4.1/5)
▼
What is the best time of the year to ride in Western Uintas?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Western Uintas are:
- July (241 activities)
- June (236 activities)
- September (236 activities)
▼
Where can I park to ride in Western Uintas?
There are 20 parking locations listed in Western Uintas. The most popular parking spots are:
- Yellow Pine Trailhead
- Crystal Lake Trailhead
- Bald Mountain Trailhead
- Pass Lake Trailhead
- Ruth Lake Trailhead
▼
What is the longest trail in Western Uintas?
The longest trail in Western Uintas is Soapstone Road at 7.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
▼
What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Western Uintas?
The best hiking trails in Western Uintas are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
▼
What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Western Uintas?
The best trail running trails in Western Uintas are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
▼
What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Western Uintas?
The best dirtbiking trails in Western Uintas are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
▼
How many trails are in Western Uintas?
Western Uintas has a total of 69 trails. Of those, 53 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Western Uintas to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
▼
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Western Uintas?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Western Uintas is Yellow Pine with 2,630 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
▼
Which trail has the most elevation descent in Western Uintas?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Western Uintas is Shingle Creek with 2,330 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
▼
What activities are most popular in Western Uintas?
Western Uintas supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing.
▼
What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Western Uintas?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Western Uintas is Erickson Basin with an average grade of 12.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
▼
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Western Uintas?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Western Uintas. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
▼
Are the trails open in Western Uintas?
The overall region status for Western Uintas is Clear / Green. Out of 51 trails:
- Clear / Green: 47
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
▼
Can I ride an ebike in Western Uintas?
Yes, Western Uintas supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Western Uintas that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
▼
What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Western Uintas?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Western Uintas are:
- Mirror Lake Hwy to SR 35 through Soapstone
- East Shingle Creek lake & South Erickson Lake
- Plantation Trail to Taylor Fork Trail
▼
What type of bike is most common in Western Uintas?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Western Uintas are:
- AM (73 activities)
- XC (10 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
▼
What are the most popular Strava Segments in Western Uintas?
The most popular Strava segments in Western Uintas are:
- Slate Left indented (2,740 athletes)
- Wavy FAST Stretch (2,732 athletes)
- Slate Creek (The Best Part) (2,674 athletes)
▼
What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Western Uintas?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Western Uintas are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
▼
What are the best beginner ride trails in Western Uintas?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Western Uintas are:
- Ponderosa MTB Trail (4.5/5)
- Beaver Creek Doubletrack (4/5)
- Beaver Creek Singletrack (4/5)
Activities
Trails
- By brenthillier
NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors - Admins: apply
- #15595 - 11,304 views
- western uintas activity log | embed map of Western Uintas mountain bike trails | western uintas mountain biking points of interest
Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is enabled for Western Uintas.
You must login to download files.
