25.2 miles

Distance

4,306 ft

Climb

-4,623 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

Starting in town, climb to the crest via Armstrong and pinecone, then crest to ambush. Finish on rosebuds heaven to Colin's and Dubois.

Detailed Description

Colesport to my my gf's parents house is a 25 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Park City Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 4,306 ft with a max elevation of 9,892 ft then descends -4,623 ft.

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79 Reviews & Comments

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maelon (Sep 13, 2022 at 4:40)

Trail Spiro

Connects Mid Mountain to bottom of Silver Star restaurant, rest rooms. Good exit point to end ride from Silver Lake Lodge via Mid Mountain trail.

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Nikonf5

(Sep 8, 2022 at 19:58)

Trail Ridge Connector

Nope went down the connector

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Nikonf5

(Sep 8, 2022 at 8:48)

Trail Ridge Connector

This trail is no fun. It’s rocky and pure torture. We felt like there was anything fun about it.

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UtahJohn

TRAILFORKS (Sep 8, 2022 at 19:25)

Trail Ridge Connector

sounds like you were climbing it, which is the wrong way.

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maxbakerman

(Jun 22, 2022 at 19:19)

Trail Holly's

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maxbakerman

(Jun 22, 2022 at 19:19)

Trail Holly's

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davidbaird0

(Jun 20, 2022 at 19:59)

Trail Wasatch Crest (North)

^yea, from the mcc, just watch out for shuttle riders not looking where they’re going

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davidbaird0

(Jun 20, 2022 at 19:59)

Trail Wasatch Crest (North)

^yea, from the mcc, just watch out for shuttle riders not looking where they’re going

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slambiase

(Jun 18, 2022 at 14:52)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

Made it to a little over 9100ft before hitting some mud and snow Sunday

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friedmikey (Jun 7, 2022 at 22:37)

Trail Wasatch Crest (North)

Does anybody ever ride up this segment to access the Mill Creek Meadows or Desolation descents from Mid Mountain?

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friedmikey (Jun 7, 2022 at 22:37)

Trail Wasatch Crest (North)

Does anybody ever ride up this segment to access the Mill Creek Meadows or Desolation descents from Mid Mountain?

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mranzin (Aug 30, 2021 at 18:18)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

I usually keep my timber bell on during the climb to alert the shuttle bros before they skid into me. It’s good both ways, but if you bash into someone on your descent, that’s on you, because it’s super popular both ways. Also, it’s nowhere near as sketchy as the also bidirectional Spiro.

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EMG1992 (Aug 18, 2021 at 15:52)

Trail Armstrong

Great way to access Mid-Mountain. Beautiful climb

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EMG1992 (Aug 18, 2021 at 15:52)

Trail Armstrong

Great way to access Mid-Mountain. Beautiful climb

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kainpwnsu

(Aug 18, 2021 at 11:56)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

I've ridden this at least annually since 1994. Veteran advice: there is no shame in walking - most riders do. The reward is significant. Use that "granny gear" big enough to serve a turkey dinner, and you'll at least get a good run into it. Some riders will grind it straight to the top.

Definitely gets your blood going and reminds me of climbing the Germania Pass road in Alta: steep as *$#@.

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TrekRider89

(Aug 13, 2021 at 20:49)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

One of the hardest climbs I’ve ever had. Loose and Rocky, very few good lines. Makes you appreciate the downhill.

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Henke14

(Jul 13, 2021 at 19:53)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

So torn here. Beautiful up and down. However, this is a collision accident waiting to happen. Almost had to bail off my bike on the way up as a DH rider was going too fast to stop around a blind curve. Given the proximity of Armstrong and the crest access, something badly needs to be done here. Designated up days? Alternating days? Another up only trail to connect from Armstrong? Again, can't recommend because it was dangerous beyond what is necessary but it was a beautiful trail for sure. Sad.

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atfarley

(Jun 17, 2021 at 11:29)

Trail Spiro

I have no clue how it has four stars. It just really isn't that good.

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makita29

(May 28, 2021 at 15:54)

Trail Rosebud's Heaven

I’m a big fan of Rosebud’s beauty. Some surreal high desert, huge sage “trees”.

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Deez54

(Apr 28, 2021 at 9:38)

Trail Spiro

Better than Pinecone. Can't change my mind.

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ERM1234

(Sep 13, 2020 at 20:57)

Trail Spiro

Absolutely beautiful. Beyond that very rough top to bottom.

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nickelanddime

(Sep 9, 2020 at 17:20)

Trail Holly's

Major tree fall about a mile in. I’d recommend taking the service road up to where it intersects with Holly’s and hopping on the trail there.

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nickelanddime

(Sep 9, 2020 at 17:20)

Trail Holly's

Major tree fall about a mile in. I’d recommend taking the service road up to where it intersects with Holly’s and hopping on the trail there.

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G-Man333

(Jul 14, 2020 at 12:00)

Trail Rosebud's Heaven

Not a great trail, used as a connection from mid/bottom holly’s back to Collins If the mid section of robs wasn’t 1way this would never be ridden.

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cdeutsch (Jul 14, 2020 at 6:16)

Trail Armstrong

These reviews must be based on age of the reviewer...I’m 74 and it’s a HARD slog for me!

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cdeutsch (Jul 14, 2020 at 6:16)

Trail Armstrong

These reviews must be based on age of the reviewer...I’m 74 and it’s a HARD slog for me!

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Andycavs

(Jun 21, 2020 at 18:10)

Trail Rosebud's Heaven

From

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NoGr1018

(Jun 13, 2020 at 13:02)

Trail Holly's

One of the most demoralizing yet fun climbs in the canyons/RTS areas. Connect it to ricochet or insurgent for a fun DH. Going at a moderate pace, a ricochet loop could easily be done in sub 1.5 hrs.

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NoGr1018

(Jun 13, 2020 at 13:02)

Trail Holly's

One of the most demoralizing yet fun climbs in the canyons/RTS areas. Connect it to ricochet or insurgent for a fun DH. Going at a moderate pace, a ricochet loop could easily be done in sub 1.5 hrs.

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JacquiShort (Jun 4, 2020 at 21:22)

Trail Armstrong

This is an awesome trail with stunning views. Uphill but mellow grade and nothing technical.

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JacquiShort (Jun 4, 2020 at 21:22)

Trail Armstrong

This is an awesome trail with stunning views. Uphill but mellow grade and nothing technical.

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NoGr1018

(Jun 1, 2020 at 14:10)

Trail Mid Mountain

As of today, there were 7 dead aspens blocking the trail going east towards CMG. none of them were rideable, so had to shoulder the bike and climb over. Hoping someone with more lumberjack experience than I do can get out there soon and remove them.

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Gravityclown

(May 31, 2020 at 21:21)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

Clear up to 8800 feet then fallen trees mud and eventually some snow pack. Turned around at 8900 feet.

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (Sep 23, 2019 at 20:20)

Trail Spiro

You can technically go up it, but just don’t. Nobody does except lost people on rental bikes. Armstrong is uphill only and goes to the same area.

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Mgripsbig (Sep 14, 2019 at 6:44)

Trail Wasatch Crest (South)

I love to ride all kinds of trails. But this one is my favorite. Went up there last week with a bunch of friends. We were all blown away by how cool this ride was! The top views can’t be beat. Some fun technical rocky parts and the down hill is super fun and flowing. Amazing Utah trail!

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CBizek

(Aug 24, 2019 at 17:11)

Trail Armstrong

This is a good challenging uphill without being overly brutal. Great way to access many other trails and it is nice that its shaded most of the way.

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CBizek

(Aug 24, 2019 at 17:11)

Trail Armstrong

This is a good challenging uphill without being overly brutal. Great way to access many other trails and it is nice that its shaded most of the way.

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sgoldfield

(Aug 6, 2019 at 12:04)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

It's only a sketchy climb if you are riding out of control downhill. Armstrong to Pinecone is a fantastic beautiful and shaded way to climb to the top of the crest. It is also one of my personal favorite downhills, but it is a two-way trail and should be ridden as such. There are plenty of places on it with good sight lines that you can open it up as long as you are careful when it gets tighter lower down. Everyone can safely enjoy this trail both up and down.

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Sypersam (Jul 25, 2019 at 15:57)

Trail Holly's

Trail up is quite the workout but well worth it.
Some areas a little dry and slow you down like riding through sand. Though those areas are few and far between.

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Sypersam (Jul 25, 2019 at 15:57)

Trail Holly's

Trail up is quite the workout but well worth it.
Some areas a little dry and slow you down like riding through sand. Though those areas are few and far between.

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tuffguppy (Jul 20, 2019 at 8:29)

Trail Colins

In the introduction it says Colins is a good way to get to Rob's. Take DuBois to Rob's instead. It's not a rocky climb. If you like steep, technical, rocky switchbacks and straightaways take Colins. Colins is a good rocky descent and it is seldom busy.

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (Jul 15, 2019 at 16:48)

Trail Red Pine Rim

If you’re going north absolutely no reason to stay on the normal route, huge views this way

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jdpierce

(Jul 10, 2019 at 19:08)

Trail Armstrong

As straight up climbs go, this one is as nice as you’ll find. The grade isn’t bad and mostly shade, but if you’re coming from sea level, you’re probably going to sucking air all the way up. Stay hydrated too.

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jdpierce

(Jul 10, 2019 at 19:08)

Trail Armstrong

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (Jul 8, 2019 at 9:47)

Trail Armstrong

Wouldn’t call a slog, it’s pretty gradual and smooth. Easy climbing.

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (Jul 8, 2019 at 9:47)

Trail Armstrong

Wouldn’t call a slog, it’s pretty gradual and smooth. Easy climbing.

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Deez54

(Jul 6, 2019 at 21:49)

Trail Red Pine Rim

The smell on this trail is incredible! Plus the views are amazing! I much prefer this route.

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Deez54

(Jul 6, 2019 at 21:45)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

It's tough, but I enjoyed climbing it!

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (Jun 26, 2019 at 14:41)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

Not sure why everyone is so afraid of puke hill. It isn’t fun but it’s so short you can just use one burst of energy to get up to the flat section.

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hi-dr-nick

Reporter (Jun 13, 2019 at 19:11)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

For god sakes people only climb this if it’s early season and other routes to the crest aren’t open yet. It’s such a high speed descent that it’s really sketch to climb.

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ofresh (Jun 5, 2019 at 16:47)

Trail Armstrong

One of the nicest climbing trails in the Wasatch.

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ofresh (Jun 5, 2019 at 16:47)

Trail Armstrong

One of the nicest climbing trails in the Wasatch.

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jharris7334 (Sep 2, 2018 at 19:59)

Trail Spiro

I know this trail is very popular, but I did it a couple of days ago and it was not very fun. It was a serious washboard. Even the berms. Kind of disappointed. Hopefully it gets some TLC.

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msu-alumnus (Aug 24, 2018 at 6:32)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

It keeps out the riff-raff.

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kainpwnsu

(Aug 19, 2018 at 19:13)

Trail Holly's

Steep near the top. Use a bell to alert hikers on the trail. DO NOT downhill on Holly's trail; you will hit uphill traffic. Use RICOCHET instead; it parallels Holly's and is downhill bike only.

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kainpwnsu

(Aug 19, 2018 at 19:13)

Trail Holly's

Steep near the top. Use a bell to alert hikers on the trail. DO NOT downhill on Holly's trail; you will hit uphill traffic. Use RICOCHET instead; it parallels Holly's and is downhill bike only.

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dwismer

(Aug 12, 2018 at 16:15)

Trail Mid Mountain

bone dry light traffic today

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Boomingsooner

(Jul 13, 2018 at 22:59)

Trail Armstrong

It is an uphill slog. Not for the faint of heart.

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Boomingsooner

(Jul 13, 2018 at 22:59)

Trail Armstrong

It is an uphill slog. Not for the faint of heart.

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Slickrider273 (Jul 11, 2018 at 16:54)

Trail Ambush

You can still go up Holly’s to ambush to mid mountain, or the opposite down and out. Just the service roads are closed to public.

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Slickrider273 (Jul 11, 2018 at 16:54)

Trail Ambush

You can still go up Holly’s to ambush to mid mountain, or the opposite down and out. Just the service roads are closed to public.

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Slickrider273 (Jul 11, 2018 at 16:54)

Trail Ambush

You can still go up Holly’s to ambush to mid mountain, or the opposite down and out. Just the service roads are closed to public.

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skoch (Jul 6, 2018 at 9:11)

Trail Mid Mountain

Do g

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IamZOSO

(Jun 28, 2018 at 16:38)

Trail Red Pine Rim

This is a remnant of the old Crest, before the gentle climb through the aspens was built.

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smokingtires

(Jun 7, 2018 at 10:11)

Trail Wasatch Crest (South)

This is a decent trail but is not good enough to deserve all the over-driven hype it seems to get. The views are amazing. The riding is mediocre.

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Shumaker (May 28, 2018 at 7:27)

Trail Dubois

I liked climbing this trail up and it is a good way to get up to upper Colins, Rob's and MM from this area.

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Shumaker (May 28, 2018 at 7:25)

Trail Colins

This is a tough climb up from the neighborhoods with tight switchbacks and a decent amount of loose rock. I found coming up from Dubois much more enjoyable.

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Shumaker (May 28, 2018 at 7:23)

Trail Holly's

Watch for hikers. The upper section where Holly's connects with Ricochet is not used much and is beginning to get overgrown a bit.

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Shumaker (May 28, 2018 at 7:23)

Trail Holly's

Watch for hikers. The upper section where Holly's connects with Ricochet is not used much and is beginning to get overgrown a bit.

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thesquid

(Sep 3, 2017 at 0:31)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

Awesome high elevation climb and descent. One of the best in Northern Utah.

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thesquid

(Sep 2, 2017 at 23:53)

Trail Spiro

It's one the classic Park City trails, everyone's ridden it. But for a 1500 foot descent it's pretty boring. Buff, straight, not much in the way of natural or man made features or flow. You're still going to end up on it.

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Fast44

(Jul 20, 2017 at 15:23)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

Puke hill is an abomination. So many new trails going in to the Park City area, and there is no option for rerouting off this crap climb to one of the best sections of Singletrack in the entire country? Pinecone ridge from Park City is one of the best climbs around, but not all climbers are coming from Park City, probably more from SLC, leaving Puke Hill a wart on the ass of an otherwise otherworldly ride.

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BDK-MT-Biker

(Sep 21, 2020 at 14:08)

Trail Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)

Puke Hill is, for me, an aspiration! I admire the folks who take this in one shot and it is a way for me to measure progression toward ideal fitness.

The climb is part of the charm of the route and adds to the appeal. If one can proudly proclaim that they've conquered the climb, they have earned joyful passage to the remaining ride.

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Fast44

(Jul 20, 2017 at 15:14)

Trail Holly's

Rides nice either direction. Is a grind up but fun down. Parallels a Canyons gravity only trail

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Fast44

(Jul 20, 2017 at 15:14)

Trail Holly's

Rides nice either direction. Is a grind up but fun down. Parallels a Canyons gravity only trail

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Fast44

(Jul 19, 2017 at 18:50)

Trail Pinecone Ridge

Fantastic climb to Wasatch Crest. Rides beautifully in either direction. Mostly climbs in stands of aspen trees, then higher up, pines. Nicely shaded and protects from wind. Comes out right at the top of Puke Hill, which is the brief, painful sun exposed fireroad access traditionally used by Wasatch Crest shuttlers riding north from Guardsmans Pass. From town via Armstrongs/ Pinecone ridge is just over 2900ft climb. Felt like less.

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bensgig

(Sep 9, 2017 at 10:05)

Trail Holly's