Mountain Bike

24.3 miles

Distance

1,251 ft

Climb

-6,019 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

Park a vehicle at the base of Mill Creek Canyon, then shuttle up to the top of Guardsman Pass for a classic northern Utah ride

Detailed Description

Wasatch Crest - Guardsman to Millcreek is a 24 mile popular intermediate route located near Brighton Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,251 ft with a max elevation of 9,888 ft then descends -6,019 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Scott's Bypass				1 mile
	Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)				1 mile
	Wasatch Crest (South)				3 miles
	Lower Big Water				3,264 ft
	Parking Connect				174 ft
	Upper Pipeline (GWT)				1,749 ft
	Upper Pipeline (GWT)				1 mile
	Pipeline (Mill Creek), Lower				6 miles
	Rattlesnake Gulch (Upper)				1,844 ft
	Rattlesnake Gulch, Lower				1,161 ft

Details

Riding area

Brighton Ski Resort
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Shuttled
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for Wasatch Crest - Guardsman to Millcreek mountain bike route

Altitude change

-4,768 ft
Altitude min

4,971 ft
Altitude start

9,739 ft
Altitude end

4,970 ft
Grade

-3.7%
Grade max

-80.9%
Grade min

30.1%
Distance climb

6 miles
Distance down

18 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

Directions

Bike southwest on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 100 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 100 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 100 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 100 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bike northwest on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 80 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bike southwest on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 300 meters.
Bike northwest on Old Mill Creek Road.
Continue for 40 meters.
Turn left onto Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 300 meters.
Bike west on Mill Creek Canyon Road.
Continue for 300 meters.

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ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
Jeep - 72 inches

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Winter Trails

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x Missing Trails

status	trail	date	condition	description
	Parking Connect	Oct 10, 2024 @ 3:55pm 2 days
	Upper Pipeline (GWT)	Oct 10, 2024 @ 3:55pm 2 days
	Upper Pipeline (GWT)	Oct 10, 2024 @ 3:55pm 2 days
	Scott's Bypass	Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:56am Oct 6, 2024
	Wasatch Crest (Puke Hill)	Sep 28, 2024 @ 10:14am Sep 28, 2024