23.8 miles
Distance
5,277 ft
Climb
-5,167 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
111 ft
Altitude change
4,658 ft
Altitude min
4,848 ft
Altitude start
4,957 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-100.8%
Grade max
64%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
3,885 ft
Distance flat

The ride starts at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Terrace Hills Drive and the route starts to point up the mountain via BST (Dry Gulch) and BST (Salt Lake City). The climb gives way to trails in order of Terror Descent, BST (Valley View Ridge), Ensign, and Crag. The route then climbs back over to the iconic Bobsled Trail which finishes out back at 11th Avenue and Terrace Hills Drive.

Detailed Description
SLC Sampler is a 24 mile moderately popular expert route located near Salt Lake City Utah. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 40 trails. This route climbs 5,277 ft with a max elevation of 6,282 ft then descends -5,167 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6 trails (newest: Jun 28, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    24 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,658 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,848 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,957 ft
  • Climb
    5,277 ft
  • Descent
    -5,167 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -100.8%
  • Grade min
    64%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,885 ft

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  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
    AM
  • Physical rating
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Twin Peaks Access
    Jul 8, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/Denver)
    Jul 8, 2026
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    BST (Dry Creek Gulch)
    Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Denver)
    Jul 8, 2026
    Bobsled
    Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Denver)
    Jun 28, 2026
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    Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Denver)
    Jun 28, 2026
    BST (City Creek)
    Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Denver)
    Jun 28, 2026
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