Wasatch adventure loop route

near Sandy, UT

76.8 miles

Distance

19,263 ft

Climb

-19,256 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

6 ft

Altitude change

4,780 ft

Altitude min

4,780 ft

Altitude start

4,787 ft

Altitude end

-88.6%

Grade max

98.1%

Grade min

34 miles

Distance climb

40 miles

Distance down

2 miles

Distance flat

Bike / hike loop starting and finishing at Orson smith. Certain sections are HIKE ONLY (wilderness), others are hike likely (grade on climb). Loop designed to be a bike / hike ultimate adventure around some of the most iconic peaks/trails between LCC and AF canyon.

Detailed Description

Wasatch adventure loop is a 77 mile moderately popular expert route located near Sandy Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 28 trails. This route climbs 19,263 ft with a max elevation of 10,830 ft then descends -19,256 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jun 10, 2026)

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Stats

Distance

77 miles
Avg time

38 hr 36 min
Altitude min

4,780 ft
Altitude start

4,780 ft
Altitude end

4,787 ft
Climb

4 miles
Descent

-19,256 ft
Grade max

-88.6%
Grade min

98.1%
Distance climb

34 miles
Distance down

40 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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Trails in Route

	Orson Smith				1,050 ft
	Orson Smith				2,221 ft
	Cherry Canyon				5 miles
	Jacobs Ladder				2 miles
	Jacob's Ladder, Upper				997 ft
	Forbidden				2 miles
	North Mountain Trail				3 miles
	Granite Flat Connector				1,004 ft
	Granite Flat Connector				4,019 ft
	Mill Canyon				2 miles
	Mill Canyon (Upper)				3 miles
	Ridge Trail				3 miles
	Mineral Basin Road				5 miles
	Snake Pit				3,635 ft
	East Powder Ridge				407 ft
	Martha's				328 ft
	Peruvian Via Blackjack				3,766 ft
	Big Mountain				6 miles
	Baby Thunder (Upper)				640 ft
	Baby Thunder				1 mile
	Wp To Bt				236 ft
	Baby Thunder to White Pine				3,186 ft
	BST (Big Willow Creek)				1,050 ft
	BST (Bear Canyon)				3 miles
	Orson Smith				2,218 ft
	Orson Smith				1,083 ft

Details

Riding area

Hidden Valley
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Hike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bikepacking

Yes
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction

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Winter Trails

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trail	date	description
Big Mountain	Jul 12, 2026 @ 8:03pm (America/Denver) 14 hours	Rode down from Gad Valley road, so not sure of trail up higher. Rest of trail is very dry and rocky. Wood bridge/overhang is creaky, but stable.
Mill Canyon (Upper)	Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:19am (America/Denver) 1 day
Mill Canyon	Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:19am (America/Denver) 1 day
Peruvian Via Blackjack	Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Denver) 2 days
Snake Pit	Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Denver) 2 days