more stats
4,385 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-276 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
-251 ft
Altitude change
4,702 ft
Altitude min
4,955 ft
Altitude max
4,955 ft
Altitude start
4,705 ft
Altitude end
-5.715%
Grade
-22.83%
Grade max
8.61%
Grade min
586 ft
Distance climb
3,360 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

Columbus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94819 in Trail Running
    • #117717 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

Pretty much smooth singletrack that gives one of the best views of the Capital Building from behind. The beginning actually starts a bit steep and the last section pitches up to the Sandhurst connection.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 206 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Columbus Trail Reports

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Mar 12, 2026 @ 10:35am (America/Denver)
Mar 12, 2026
 Good to go
Jan 19, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Denver)
Jan 19, 2026
 Clear with no water or snow. Some “moist” soil.
Mar 25, 2025 @ 11:17am
Mar 25, 2025
Nov 20, 2024 @ 6:06am
Nov 20, 2024
 Ride only when frozen otherwise you’ll lose your derailleur.
Jan 31, 2024 @ 1:41pm
Jan 31, 2024
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on Mar 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      zachpfins
      Not much of a trail, more of a connector between Victory and the radio tower access road or Hell Canyon. If connecting to the access road the last quarter mile is a steep, little challenge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Columbus located?
      Columbus 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 40.79088, -111.89412.
      ▼ How hard is Columbus?
      Columbus is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.715%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Columbus?
      Columbus has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 276 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,702 ft to 4,955 ft.
      ▼ Is Columbus a point to point trail?
      Columbus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Columbus?
      Columbus is 4,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Columbus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Columbus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Columbus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Columbus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Columbus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Columbus. The trail is 4,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Columbus?
      Columbus is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,622 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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