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2.0 miles
Distance
922 ft
Climb
-488 ft
Descent
00:54:40
Avg time
434 ft
Altitude change
8,461 ft
Altitude min
8,992 ft
Altitude max
8,516 ft
Altitude start
8,950 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-48.3%
Grade max
50.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,868 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:54:40
Avg time

Babushka Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    American Fork Canyon
    Cedar Hills, Utah
  • AKA
    grandmother
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166715 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88381 in E-Biking
    • #157533 in Trail Running
    • #336239 in Hiking
    • #4174 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,254 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #940 in E-Biking
    • #3,728 in Trail Running
    • #5,950 in Hiking
    • #398 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Alpine Singletrack that connects Shaffer Fork to GOAT trail.

Access Info

Access off Shaffer Fork, GOAT, or Hidden Forest

Tags
Alpine

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Babushka Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Denver)
Jul 23, 2026
 There are few places with great views. These trails are rated black diamond for a reason. Lots of steep / rocky parts. I don't recommend this...
May 24, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Boise)
May 24, 2026
Aug 16, 2025 @ 8:22am
Aug 16, 2025
 This trail is great, down trees and all.
Aug 8, 2021 @ 11:56am
Aug 8, 2021
 technical climbing, somewhat overgrown
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Status:
on Jul 23, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jmack54
      Con confirm, this trail has rough climbs/HAB sections (even with an E-Bike due to traction) in both directions, but the descents are pretty sweet!
      forrestgladding forrestgladding
      Great ebike trail! Probably a bit much on the regular bike as with most American Fork trails. American Fork is ebike country for sure.
      bikefeather
      Maybe a 4 star moto trail, but 1 star bike trail. Brutal in either direction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Babushka located?
      Babushka is located in American Fork Canyon, Cedar Hills, Utah, United States. It is part of the American Fork Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.51214, -111.58805.
      ▼ How hard is Babushka?
      Babushka is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Babushka?
      Babushka has 922 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 488 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,461 ft to 8,992 ft.
      ▼ Is Babushka a point to point trail?
      Babushka is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Babushka?
      Babushka is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Babushka?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Babushka. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Babushka? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Babushka are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Babushka?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride Babushka. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Babushka?
      Babushka is a moderately popular trail. There have been 210 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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