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10.7 miles
Distance
1,778 ft
Climb
-1,778 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
4,845 ft
Altitude min
4,859 ft
Altitude start
4,859 ft
Altitude end
-43.1%
Grade max
60.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This is what I call the classic Crop Circle loop.
Detailed Description
Crop Circle Loop is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Orem Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,778 ft with a max elevation of 6,137 ft then descends -1,778 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 29, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Altitude min4,845 ft
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Altitude start4,859 ft
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Altitude end4,859 ft
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Climb1,778 ft
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Descent-1,778 ft
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Grade max-43.1%
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Grade min60.8%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeOut & Back
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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mtb
Lower crop circle walkthrough (tree section)
trail: ZigZag
2:28 | | comments: 0 | favs:
May 18, 2019
mtb
BST Lindon
trail: Canberra
3:29 | 123 | comments: 1 | favs:
Mar 19, 2015
The little section of the Bonneville Shoreline that takes you off the main trail down to the Lindon Legacy Trail and Horse Transfer Station
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