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4.5 miles
Distance
1,273 ft
Climb
-359 ft
Descent
00:40:19
Avg time
914 ft
Altitude change
7,667 ft
Altitude min
8,939 ft
Altitude max
7,667 ft
Altitude start
8,579 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
45.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:40:19
Avg time

Baker Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    American Fork Canyon
    Cedar Hills, Utah
  • Ref Number
    FR085
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 25 in Dirtbiking
    • 90 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

This road is actually a pretty nice graded gravel road. You can totally ride this on a cyclocross bike or use for a bikepacking trip into AF Canyon from Midway. It is strange that the main road coming up from Tibble Fork is so much more rocky and difficult, I guess this gives good access to the canyon from the Midway/Park City side.

A common stopping spot is at the summit called Pole Line Pass. There is a big dirt parking area, and a lot of ATV, Dirt Bikes, and groups congregate there.

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Jan 14, 2025 @ 12:16pm
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Oct 12, 2020 @ 11:09am
Oct 12, 2020
 Great road for getting to and from the ridge trail from AFC.
Nov 14, 2014 @ 9:06pm
Nov 14, 2014
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Baker Fork

        ▼ Where is Baker Fork located?
        Baker Fork 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 40.53359, -111.5941.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baker Fork?
        Baker Fork has 1,273 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 359 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,667 ft to 8,939 ft.
        ▼ Is Baker Fork a point to point trail?
        Baker Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Baker Fork?
        Baker Fork is 4.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baker Fork?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Baker Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Baker Fork?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Baker Fork are:
        • July (5 activities)
        • October (3 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Baker Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baker Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Baker Fork?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Baker Fork. The trail is 4.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Baker Fork?
        Baker Fork is a very popular trail. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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