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3.3 miles
Distance
530 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:26:40
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
00:26:40
Avg time

Big Pole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Heber City
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #108459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103835 in E-Biking
    • #98466 in Trail Running
    • #81365 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Apr 14, 2025 @ 12:46pm
Apr 14, 2025
 Some damp sections but no mud you will leave a rut in. IT'S PLAYTIME!
Sep 9, 2024 @ 10:30am
Sep 9, 2024
 I really like this trail system. Very well designed and fun to ride. I'd say it should be rated as more of an intermediate trail with all the...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Pole

        ▼ Where is Big Pole located?
        Big Pole is located in Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Heber City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.5062, -111.31428.
        ▼ How hard is Big Pole?
        Big Pole is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Pole?
        Big Pole has 530 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,414 ft to 6,828 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Pole a point to point trail?
        Big Pole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Pole?
        Big Pole is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Pole?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Pole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Pole?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Pole are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Pole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Pole are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Pole?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Big Pole. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Pole?
        Big Pole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 340 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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