12.6 miles
Distance
2,422 ft
Climb
-2,415 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

This is a popular and fun loop in American Fork Canyon

Detailed Description
AF Canyon Base Loop is a 13 mile popular intermediate route located near Sundance Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 2,422 ft with a max elevation of 8,205 ft then descends -2,415 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    82
More Stats for AF Canyon Base Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 46 min
  • Altitude min
    7,353 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,360 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,365 ft
  • Grade max
    -87.9%
  • Grade min
    53.4%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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