14.2 miles
Distance
2,511 ft
Climb
-3,254 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Longer but less steep climb to top of Big Mountain Trail

Detailed Description
Albion to Hidden Peak to Big Mountain Trail is a 14 mile moderately popular expert route located near Alta Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 2,511 ft with a max elevation of 10,832 ft then descends -3,254 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Ridelogs
    12
More Stats for Albion to Hidden Peak to Big Mountain Trail mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 3 min
  • Altitude change
    -742 ft
  • Altitude min
    8,060 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,802 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,061 ft
  • Grade
    -1%
  • Grade max
    -51.8%
  • Grade min
    72.1%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,972 ft
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Big Mountain Trail in Snowbird. 30 minute downhill from high alpine start. Passes through multiple climate zones and terrain styles.
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