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1.5 miles
Distance
702 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:09:48
Avg time
615 ft
Altitude change
10,321 ft
Altitude min
10,939 ft
Altitude max
10,321 ft
Altitude start
10,935 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
55.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,608 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:09:48
Avg time

Cooley Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Monticello
    , Utah
  • Ref Number
    #5052
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Dirtbiking
    • Both Directions for ATVing/Offroading
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches

The USFS track here is way off. This is a steep ATV track through the trees, then opens up to wide vistas and gets pretty rocky but is not very steep once you get to the saddle.It is very narrow in spots for a wide vehicle.

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Jul 19, 2023 @ 3:38pm
Jul 19, 2023
Early July 2023, still several deep snow drifts. also 2 big blow downs. This is definitely only a downhill trail. Gets seriously steep and goes...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cooley Pass located?
      Cooley Pass is located in Monticello, Utah, United States. It is part of the Monticello trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.8482, -109.47219.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cooley Pass?
      Cooley Pass has 702 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,321 ft to 10,939 ft.
      ▼ Is Cooley Pass a point to point trail?
      Cooley Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cooley Pass?
      Cooley Pass is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cooley Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cooley Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cooley Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cooley Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cooley Pass?
      The estimated time to ride Cooley Pass is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cooley Pass?
      Cooley Pass is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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