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4,885 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-423 ft
Descent
00:07:59
Avg time
-368 ft
Altitude change
5,800 ft
Altitude min
6,219 ft
Altitude max
6,169 ft
Altitude start
5,801 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-34.1%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
3,638 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:07:59
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Chips Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16409 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39753 in E-Biking
    • #295538 in Trail Running
    • #92450 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2024

This is primarily a downhill mountain biking trail. It starts out with some mellow single track and some rollers/doubles and gets progressively steeper toward the bottom. It has built berms and a few rocky sections. All features are either rollable or have an alternate line.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 42 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 158 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/Boise)
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Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:46pm (America/Boise)
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May 3, 2026 @ 7:04am (America/Boise)
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Apr 25, 2026 @ 8:50am (America/Boise)
Apr 25, 2026
Great fun and in fantastic condition
Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Denver)
Apr 17, 2026
Signage added for all features and trail splits. Damage from moto riders repaired on all lips, berms, and rollers.
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Directions to chips-down trailhead (40.545430, -111.467390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chips Down

        Where is Chips Down located?
        Chips Down is located in Dutch Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, Utah, United States. It is part of the Dutch Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.54543, -111.46739.
        How hard is Chips Down?
        Chips Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Chips Down?
        Chips Down has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 423 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,800 ft to 6,219 ft.
        Is Chips Down a point to point trail?
        Yes, Chips Down is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Chips Down?
        Chips Down is 4,885 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Chips Down?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chips Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Chips Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chips Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Chips Down?
        The estimated time to ride Chips Down is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 4,885 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Chips Down?
        Chips Down is a very popular trail. There have been 642 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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