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2.3 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-805 ft
Descent
00:14:12
Avg time
-749 ft
Altitude change
5,511 ft
Altitude min
6,260 ft
Altitude max
6,260 ft
Altitude start
5,512 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:14:12
Avg time

Cairn-Age Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pahvant Trail System
    Richfield, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31 in Trail Running
    • #1413 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019

Single track trail that follows through natural and man-made "cairn" rock features. Lots of drops, jumps, rock gardens, and flow sections. This trail is downhill only and is a great intermediate trail.

Access Info

Access trail off of the Kiln-It trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 134 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 705 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 9:25am (America/Phoenix)
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Dec 14, 2025 @ 1:31pm (America/Denver)
Dec 14, 2025
 2 assholes tearing around the trail on motos this afternoon. Ran into them as they were coming uphill quite a ways away from any of the trails...
Dec 13, 2025 @ 1:59pm (America/Phoenix)
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on May 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.69 (49 votes)
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        Directions to cairnage trailhead (38.785580, -112.115760)
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        Routes with this trail

        154
        Kiln-It=>Lower Faulty=>Juniper Drop=>Telegraph=>Tank Run=>Big Red=>Carin-Age
        ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 2,283 ft • 23 • Loop •
        Two loops in order to hit Juniper Drop, and Cairn-age. Hits most of the trails other than Spinal Tap.
        100
        Faulty DH
        ★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 1,676 ft • 5 •
        For the more adventurous take this route to the top to enjoy the full downhill experience. The trail is...
        165
        Pahvant - Spinal Tap - Juniper Drop - Telegraph - Cairn-Age 29 Miler
        ★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 4,264 ft • 16 •
        Hit all best trails in one epic ride
        4.8 ★★★★★
        49 Ratings
        5 ★ 92%
        4 ★ 2%
        3 ★ 2%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 4%

        19 Reviews & Comments

        joshowen1 joshowen1
        This has to be one of my favorite blue trails Ive ever ridden. You can haul ass at all of these features and treat it like a black trail, all the burns catch you really nice. The optional rocks drops are all smooth. Huge props to the trail builders. Scenic too🤙🤙🤙
        jgriessh
        Super fun trail! Stopped by Richfield on our way home from Moab, and this trail system is amazing! We climbed Kiln-it>CCC Road and then dropped Faulty>Cairn-Age. Flowy trail without being overbuilt. Most turns are well bermed, the dirt is really solid. Some rock drops, all rollable. There are some side hits as well that are fully optional. I'd consider myself an intermediate rider, and this trail was a total blast!
        dug57
        Just rode this for the first time. Super fun and scenic! Well done trail builders!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Cairn-Age located?
        Cairn-Age is located in Pahvant Trail System, Richfield, Utah, United States. It is part of the Pahvant Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.78558, -112.11576.
        ▼ How hard is Cairn-Age?
        Cairn-Age is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cairn-Age?
        Cairn-Age has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 805 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,511 ft to 6,260 ft.
        ▼ Is Cairn-Age a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cairn-Age is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cairn-Age?
        Cairn-Age is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cairn-Age?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cairn-Age. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Cairn-Age? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cairn-Age are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cairn-Age?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Cairn-Age. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cairn-Age?
        Cairn-Age is a very popular trail. There have been 4,338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,834 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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