8.2 miles

Distance

1,597 ft

Climb

-1,595 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

I rode every single trail out there and if I was to go back this would be my ultimate fun loop. I might even just do multiple laps of this until I was too tired to pedal back up to the top. The climb really is an easy climb, with mostly a smooth gradual gradient. As you near the top there are a couple of more difficult sections to climb, but mostly just for some change in terrain. The highest downhill section is my favorite with large berms that will throw you through some big rock sections with good speed all the way down. The final down hill trail is not really an expert trail, but has a few tricky sections, but mostly fast berms and quick transitions through a dry hollow.

Detailed Description

Best of High Starr Ranch is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Oakley Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,597 ft with a max elevation of 8,021 ft then descends -1,595 ft.

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17 Reviews & Comments

Score Time Route Post Comment

Aidan22

(Aug 21, 2022 at 10:19)

Trail RADke

Trails closed

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Whitpaulsen

(Jun 18, 2022 at 13:14)

Trail Short Fuse

No maintained at all. Lost the trail half way up and had to turn around.

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elposeur

(Sep 9, 2021 at 16:30)

Trail Tombstone

Not really a buff trail. I found plenty of loose rocks

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obolosno (Oct 18, 2020 at 9:48)

Trail RADke

Very gnarly, definitely a black, It has become pretty darn technical because of the weather it has gotten. 9/10 trail though very very fun.

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BnRHolman

(Sep 20, 2020 at 21:48)

Trail High Star Ranch Access

This is NOT the way the High Star Ranch wants you to go to access their trails. Please refer to the local signage!

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nick72200

(Aug 1, 2020 at 11:45)

Trail Short Fuse

The trail signs show this as a black. A couple techie sections, but nothing exposed.

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Brhudd

(Nov 15, 2019 at 11:30)

Trail RADke

Solid black trail. Probably my new favorite trail in the Wasatch back

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mtnsam

(Aug 16, 2019 at 18:03)

Trail The Chase

Tight switchbacks and some technical areas and drops made this a fun and exhilarating downhill ride. Worth the climb to the top!

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mtnsam

(Aug 16, 2019 at 18:01)

Trail Short Fuse

Tight berms and some rocky, technical sections. Beautiful riding through the aspen forest. Really enjoyed this downhill!

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mtnsam

(Aug 16, 2019 at 17:08)

Trail The Chase

Rocky and a little overgrown sometimes. Moderate climb. Great views of the Kamas valley.

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mtnsam

(Aug 16, 2019 at 16:51)

Trail Saddle Loop

Dry but not very dusty. Lots of shade along the trail. No very steep.

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mtnsam

(Aug 16, 2019 at 16:26)

Trail Escalador

Dry and hot on an August afternoon. Some good spots of shade along the way to cool down.

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (May 4, 2019 at 20:07)

Trail RADke

This trail is legit! Super fun and built right with steep downhill and no rolling crap.

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atfarley

(Aug 19, 2018 at 20:44)

Bad Hombre would make the list for 'best' but it's logistically not possible.

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atfarley

(Aug 19, 2018 at 20:41)

Trail The Chase

Really awesome trail, like the others in this area.

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atfarley

(Aug 19, 2018 at 20:40)

Trail RADke

WOW, they aren't letting up on the quality of these new trails.

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zsandstrom

(May 7, 2018 at 14:10)

Trail RADke

Disagree with the description; this is appropriately rated as a black trail. Definitely not a double black, but a black nonetheless. Sweet trail, with good flow and enough rocks to make you feel like spending money on that fancy suspension was worth it. For all-in enjoyment, I'd rate it 8/10, only because there aren't trees (-1) and it's less fun when loose (-1).

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Trails in Route

	Escalador				2 miles
	Graveyard				213 ft
	Saddle Loop				5,016 ft
	High Star Ranch Access				1,168 ft
	The Chase				2 miles
	Short Fuse				1 mile
	RADke				1 mile
	Tombstone				171 ft
	Canal Road				679 ft

Details

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Riding area

High Star Ranch
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

13

More Stats for Best of High Starr Ranch mountain bike route

Altitude min

6,423 ft
Altitude start

6,423 ft
Altitude end

6,427 ft
Grade max

-46.1%
Grade min

32%
Distance climb

5 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

1,047 ft

trail	date	description
Escalador	Aug 6, 2022 @ 9:54am Aug 6, 2022	It said it was closed, but we road it anyways. I am not one to follow stupid rules.
Saddle Loop	Aug 6, 2022 @ 9:54am Aug 6, 2022	It said it was closed, but we road it anyways. I am not one to follow stupid rules. Trail is starting to get overgrown.
High Star Ranch Access	Aug 6, 2022 @ 9:54am Aug 6, 2022
The Chase	Aug 6, 2022 @ 9:54am Aug 6, 2022	It said it was closed, but we road it anyways. I am not one to follow stupid rules. Highly overgrown. Some little aspens will stop your pedals.
Short Fuse	Aug 6, 2022 @ 9:54am Aug 6, 2022	It said it was closed, but we road it anyways. I am not one to follow stupid rules. A little overgrown.

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