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3.9 miles
Distance
1,240 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
16:27:24
Avg time
1,233 ft
Altitude change
6,984 ft
Altitude min
8,217 ft
Altitude max
6,984 ft
Altitude start
8,219 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
318 ft
Distance down
1,198 ft
Distance flat
16:27:24
Avg time

Armstrong Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Park City Mountain Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1379 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #211 in Trail Running
    • #1161 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
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    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Uphill Only for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Uphill only for cyclists. This is a great way to access Mid Mountain and Pinecone. As far as climbing trails go, this one is a good steady grade, but does have a few minor technical areas. When the trail was first built, it was pretty smooth, but through time some more jagged rocks have worn through. When doing looping routes from PCMR, I like to do this climb first, while I am fresh and leave the smoother climbing trails for later.

Access Info

1493 Lowell Ave, Park City, UT 84060 (Main pcmr parking lot.)

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Mostly 34in+ wide. Some sections as narrow as 29”. 95% on camber. (2) nasty rock moves. One down low, the other most of the way up just after a switchback. Both will require assistance for 95% of riders. A good climb to get to mid mountain.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Jul 23, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Denver)
Jul 23, 2026
 Small tree down a little ways up and then a really big tree down about 2/3 the way up.
Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:46pm (America/Denver)
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Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:40pm (America/Denver)
Jun 17, 2026
 Closed at base area. Access via Crescent Ridge road.
Jun 5, 2026 @ 6:03pm (America/Boise)
Jun 5, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Armstrong

        ▼ Where is Armstrong located?
        Armstrong is located in Park City Mountain Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Park City Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.65635, -111.51538.
        ▼ How hard is Armstrong?
        Armstrong is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Armstrong?
        Armstrong has 1,240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,984 ft to 8,217 ft.
        ▼ Is Armstrong a point to point trail?
        Yes, Armstrong is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Armstrong?
        Armstrong is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Armstrong?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Armstrong. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Armstrong?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Armstrong are:
        • July (610 activities)
        • June (353 activities)
        • August (332 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Armstrong? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Armstrong are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Armstrong?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 518 hours 32 minutes to ride Armstrong. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Armstrong?
        Armstrong is a very popular trail. There have been 24,832 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24,903 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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