6.3 miles
Distance
1,533 ft
Climb
-1,535 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Starting at Alta's Albion Basin Parking Lot Ride up to Catherine Pass.

Detailed Description
Alta to Catherine Pass is a 6 mile less popular expert route located near Alta Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,533 ft with a max elevation of 10,206 ft then descends -1,535 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    14
More Stats for Alta to Catherine Pass mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 40 min
  • Altitude min
    8,679 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,681 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,681 ft
  • Grade max
    -42.2%
  • Grade min
    37.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    741 ft
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YOU CAN BIKE THIS? | Catherine Pass, UT MTB
YOU CAN BIKE THIS? | Catherine Pass, UT MTB
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Jun 25, 2018
Go-Ride.com making It Reign Giant Bicycles
Go-Ride.com making It Reign Giant Bicycles
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Apr 24, 2015
Scott and Krispy rip Catherine's Pass on their Giant Reign Advanced and Reign 2

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Albion Basin Road
Oct 28, 2024 @ 4:32pm
Oct 28, 2024
Germania Pass
Sep 20, 2024 @ 11:36am
Sep 20, 2024
Ideal after recent snow dusting. Firm and snow-free
Catherine Pass (Alta)
Sep 5, 2024 @ 3:38pm
Sep 5, 2024
Upper Albion Meadows
Sep 1, 2023 @ 12:01pm
Sep 1, 2023
Doesn't get better!
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