22.1 miles
Distance
1,245 ft
Climb
-5,598 ft
Descent
2 miles
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Shuttle route from Guardsman Pass to Mill Creek Road.

Detailed Description
Wasatch Crest Trail PC to SLC is a 22 mile 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 22 trails. This route climbs 1,245 ft with a max elevation of 9,888 ft then descends -5,598 ft.
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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for Wasatch Crest Trail PC to SLC mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -4,353 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,362 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,715 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,361 ft
  • Grade
    -3.7%
  • Grade max
    -65.7%
  • Grade min
    30.1%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    15 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
Avg: 4 (4 votes)
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