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3,049 ft
Distance
-496 ft
Descent
00:05:12
Avg time
-496 ft
Altitude change
8,873 ft
Altitude min
9,369 ft
Altitude max
9,369 ft
Altitude start
8,873 ft
Altitude end
-16.263%
Grade
-91.793%
Grade max
-2.432%
Grade min
3,049 ft
Distance down
00:05:12
Avg time

Big Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    American Fork Canyon
    Cedar Hills, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #032
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 20 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #242297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93367 in E-Biking
    • #119137 in Trail Running
    • #227447 in Hiking
    • #3112 in Dirtbiking
    • #3144 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

This is where the Big Spring trail turns into single track. Really steep, with some loose shale areas. Takes you too a great view at the saddle.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 22, 2024 @ 3:57am
Jan 22, 2024
Oct 7, 2023 @ 6:57am
Oct 7, 2023
 Super dry and dusty
Aug 24, 2019 @ 10:04am
Aug 24, 2019
 Dry and extremely dusty.
Nov 14, 2014 @ 9:06pm
Nov 14, 2014
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Flat

        ▼ Where is Big Flat located?
        Big Flat 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 40.56113, -111.57966.
        ▼ How hard is Big Flat?
        Big Flat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.263%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Flat?
        The trail has 496 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,873 ft to 9,369 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Flat a point to point trail?
        Big Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Flat?
        Big Flat is 3,049 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Flat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Flat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Flat?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Flat are:
        • July (5 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Flat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Flat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Flat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Big Flat. The trail is 3,049 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Flat?
        Big Flat is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 215 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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