more stats
3,586 ft
Distance
325 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
5,422 ft
Altitude min
5,747 ft
Altitude max
5,426 ft
Altitude start
5,571 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-60.1%
Grade max
45.4%
Grade min
2,621 ft
Distance climb
879 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:04:40
Avg time

Alpenbock Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Cottonwood Canyon
    Sandy, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #315239 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128729 in Trail Running
    • #74185 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

Trail to allow climber's access to the rock lines above.

This is not worth the effort to bike it.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 28, 2026
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      todd todd
      Maybe the trail should just be Hike Primary
      IamZOSO
      Pretty sure biking is legal but there's no reason you'd want to.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpenbock Loop located?
      Alpenbock Loop is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Sandy, Utah, United States. It is part of the Little Cottonwood Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.57325, -111.77553.
      ▼ How hard is Alpenbock Loop?
      Alpenbock Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpenbock Loop?
      Alpenbock Loop has 325 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,422 ft to 5,747 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpenbock Loop a point to point trail?
      Alpenbock Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpenbock Loop?
      Alpenbock Loop is 3,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpenbock Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alpenbock Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Alpenbock Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpenbock Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpenbock Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Alpenbock Loop is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Alpenbock Loop?
      Alpenbock Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 91 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 108 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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