6.0 miles
Distance
1,345 ft
Climb
-1,214 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
131 ft
Altitude change
5,658 ft
Altitude min
5,658 ft
Altitude start
5,791 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
47.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat

Haven't ridden it yet, but plan to soon. Any feedback on better options would be appreciated.

A counter-clockwise loop @ Yellow Fork.

Detailed Description
Yellow Fork is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Herriman Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 1,345 ft with a max elevation of 7,006 ft then descends -1,214 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Mar 27, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Aug 5, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Herriman Hills Trails Alliance (herrimanhills.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 9 min
  • Altitude min
    5,658 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,658 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,791 ft
  • Climb
    1,345 ft
  • Descent
    -1,214 ft
  • Grade
    0.4%
  • Grade max
    -42.9%
  • Grade min
    47.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    453 ft

31 Reviews & Comments

Porterfoulger
I recommend riding clockwise. Moderate ride overall.

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  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    121
Avg: 4 (3 votes)
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

    statustraildateconditiondescription
    Yellow Fork
    Sep 1, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/Denver)
    Sep 1, 2026
    Dans Hill (Upper)
    Aug 5, 2026 @ 1:48pm (America/Denver)
    Aug 5, 2026
    They have recently closed the parallel trail, Yellow Fork, diverting all traffic to Dan's Hill. They have widened Dan's a bit, but with all the traffic, it is chiefly moon dust.
    Yellow Fork (Lower)
    Aug 5, 2026 @ 1:48pm (America/Denver)
    Aug 5, 2026
    They have recently closed the parallel trail, Yellow Fork, diverting all traffic to Dan's Hill. They have widened Dan's a bit, but with all the traffic, it is chiefly moon dust.
    Rio Escandido
    Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Boise)
    Apr 25, 2026
    Horsin' Around
    Mar 27, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Denver)
    Mar 27, 2026
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