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3.3 miles
Distance
530 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:31:53
Avg time
290 ft
Altitude change
6,414 ft
Altitude min
6,828 ft
Altitude max
6,417 ft
Altitude start
6,706 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-32.4%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5,141 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:31:53
Avg time
Big Pole Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHeber City
, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#120357 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #133868 in E-Biking
- #92864 in Trail Running
- #110802 in Hiking
- #16142 in Snowshoeing
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State Ranking#2,170 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
- #1,810 in E-Biking
- #2,008 in Trail Running
- #2,473 in Hiking
- #96 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Buff singletrack trail that climbs gradually up the mountain, then turns down towards Big Pole Road graded dirt road. The trail was engineered and smooth, almost no rocks of any kind in the trail. There are a few steeper switchbacks near the top, but all the turns are nicely bermed. Really best as an out-n-back, since going up the dirt road still requires some climbing to get to the top of the trail. Near the top there are some interesting rock formations and a great view of Heber Valley and the back of Mount Timpanogos.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 30 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 69 rides
- Last: Oct 16, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
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- Very Dry
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3 Reviews & Comments
pliginc
The original trail has become very dry with lots of small rocks. There's a new section connecting to the Big Pole Vista, which has nicely built out switchback and is fun to ride (just a little steeper). This section does not show up on the signs nor in Trailforks.
furthertofly
Trail is in good shape and lightly used. Switchback bonanza. Not much cover so you'll bake in the afternoon, suggest a morning ride.
Chaseth
Couldn’t figure out where to park at the bottom, bummer! Street parking seemed less than ideal.
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