more stats
3,762 ft
Distance
500 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:16:14
Avg time
497 ft
Altitude change
5,167 ft
Altitude min
5,664 ft
Altitude max
5,167 ft
Altitude start
5,664 ft
Altitude end
13.21%
Grade
-5.869%
Grade max
30.643%
Grade min
3,703 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance down
00:16:14
Avg time

BST (Tomahawk) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141031 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132283 in Trail Running
    • #106816 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,617 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,904 in Trail Running
    • #2,368 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

Fun down ramp An excellent alternative to bobsled down if you don't I care about hitting jumps. This is not exactly a well worn track by bikes - much more of a hiking access trail. There is one switchback which is a mandatory "get off and pick up your bike and turn it 180 degrees" that could use some help to make the trail much more bike-suitable

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 140 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
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      Bobsled Loop
      10 miles • 1,803 ft • 4 •
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      Black Mountain
      9 miles • 2,899 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
      3.9 ★★★★★
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      3 ★ 43%
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      1 Review & Comments

      ski-or-die ski-or-die
      Switchback is 100% rideable. This is a fun descent away from the crowds. At the bottom, take Tomahawk Drive west until it ends, turn right onto Perry’s Hollow Rd, and take this until it dead-ends at another BST access trailhead. Ride until the first single track you see on your left, which will drop you right into the car jumps of Bobsled.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BST (Tomahawk) located?
      BST (Tomahawk) is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.78346, -111.8483.
      ▼ How hard is BST (Tomahawk)?
      BST (Tomahawk) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.21%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BST (Tomahawk)?
      BST (Tomahawk) has 500 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,167 ft to 5,664 ft.
      ▼ Is BST (Tomahawk) a point to point trail?
      BST (Tomahawk) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BST (Tomahawk)?
      BST (Tomahawk) is 3,762 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BST (Tomahawk)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BST (Tomahawk). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access BST (Tomahawk)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BST (Tomahawk) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BST (Tomahawk)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride BST (Tomahawk). The trail is 3,762 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BST (Tomahawk)?
      BST (Tomahawk) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,608 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,630 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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