7.2 miles
Distance
1,358 ft
Climb
-1,372 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Alta Advanced Intermediate August 13, 2020

Detailed Description
Alta Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Alta Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,358 ft with a max elevation of 9,885 ft then descends -1,372 ft.
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5 Reviews & Comments

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utahlabrat (Oct 15, 2022 at 17:02)
Trail Devils Castle, Lower
A good trail considering it was probably a hiking trail to start with, we need more of these in the area. I'm tired of smooth Park City, can we get some good cottonwood trails bill or will that never happen? The area seems to have awesome potential
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alitata (Sep 12, 2021 at 15:53)
Trail Devils Castle, Lower
A bit punchy in both directions, but smooth in a crucial ascends. Traverse the Basin’s rocky slopes is epic. Critical areas are well maintained.
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Dangerfield22 (Jul 22, 2020 at 6:58)
Trail Lower Albion Meadows
Flowers are amazing along this trail right now!
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torminator (Jul 14, 2020 at 9:25)
Trail Devils Castle, Lower
For uphill riders, right before crossing the Cecret Connector Road, stay left. I stayed right around some rocks and ended up on a "fake" trail after crossing the road.
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UtahJohn TRAILFORKS (Oct 18, 2017 at 20:53)
Trail Albion Alps Road
This is a brutal climb. Masochists only.
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  • Riding area
    Alta
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Alta Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    8,542 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,558 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,543 ft
  • Grade max
    -65.2%
  • Grade min
    39%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,301 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Devils Castle, Lower
Oct 13, 2022 @ 9:25pm
Oct 13, 2022
Some dampness near the boardwalk.
Albion Alps Road
Sep 25, 2022 @ 8:01am
Sep 25, 2022
Lower Albion Meadows
Sep 20, 2022 @ 2:35pm
Sep 20, 2022
HERO!
Germania Pass Connect
Jun 22, 2021 @ 5:51pm
Jun 22, 2021
Salt Lake Ranger District an area closure has been put into place starting May 6, 2022 through November 30, 2022, the area, trails, road and parking lots will be closed when signed as closed. The closures when in place include the area below the Catherine’s Lake parking lot, Albion Basin road (Forest Service road #028), Albion Meadow trail (Forest Service trail #1006), Snakepit trail (Forest Service trail #1015) The closure is in place to provide for public health and safety while ski resort crews and equipment are constructing the new Sunnyside lift.
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