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10.1 miles
Distance
1,766 ft
Climb
-1,768 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
7,363 ft
Altitude min
7,365 ft
Altitude start
7,362 ft
Altitude end
-40.4%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,812 ft
Distance flat
This is a popular and fun loop in American Fork Canyon
Detailed Description
AF Canyon Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Sundance Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,766 ft with a max elevation of 8,195 ft then descends -1,768 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 14, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Oct 18, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 26 min
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Altitude min7,363 ft
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Altitude start7,365 ft
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Altitude end7,362 ft
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Climb1,766 ft
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Descent-1,768 ft
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Grade max-40.4%
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Grade min30.4%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,812 ft
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Trails in Route
| 200 ft | |||||
| 3,314 ft | |||||
| 4,623 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 118 ft | |||||
| 36 ft | |||||
| 1,818 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,652 ft |
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Flying down American Fork Canyon in fall colors! | Mountain Biking Utah
trail: Ridge Trail
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Oct 3, 2025
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Ridge Trail, Mud Springs, & Mill Canyon | American Fork Canyon
trail: Ridge Trail
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Jul 7, 2021
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