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1.1 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:02:57
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
6,469 ft
Altitude min
6,782 ft
Altitude max
6,726 ft
Altitude start
6,516 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
1,749 ft
Distance climb
3,615 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:02:57
Avg time

Crows Nest Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Wasatch Mountain State Park
    Midway, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #163338 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131080 in E-Biking
    • #68281 in Trail Running
    • #36609 in Hiking
    • #22450 in Horseback
    • #20383 in Snowshoeing
    • #32340 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,129 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,750 in E-Biking
    • #1,444 in Trail Running
    • #935 in Hiking
    • #939 in Horseback
    • #164 in Snowshoeing
    • #378 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Short but sweet fast flowing downhill. Starts off just zipping down fast, then cuts through the trees almost like a pump track, good fun This trail is now a loop and can be climbed up or cutoff using the Wild Turkey Trail

Tags
FlowyPump track
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Crows Nest Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2025 @ 3:32pm
Jun 14, 2025
May 29, 2023 @ 4:05pm
May 29, 2023
 Super plush trail! Perfect, soft dirt. Excellent condition!
Oct 30, 2022 @ 1:19am
Oct 30, 2022
Oct 1, 2022 @ 1:21pm
Oct 1, 2022
Sep 7, 2022 @ 8:29am
Sep 7, 2022
 Good to go.
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on Jun 14, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:14 | 352 | Mar 16, 2015 , Midway
      2.6 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 60%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crows Nest Loop located?
      Crows Nest Loop is located in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, Utah, United States. It is part of the Wasatch Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.54249, -111.51468.
      ▼ How hard is Crows Nest Loop?
      Crows Nest Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crows Nest Loop?
      Crows Nest Loop has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 326 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,469 ft to 6,782 ft.
      ▼ Is Crows Nest Loop a point to point trail?
      Crows Nest Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crows Nest Loop?
      Crows Nest Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crows Nest Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crows Nest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crows Nest Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crows Nest Loop are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Crows Nest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crows Nest Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crows Nest Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Crows Nest Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crows Nest Loop?
      Crows Nest Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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