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4,124 ft
Distance
187 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:12:29
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
9,570 ft
Altitude min
9,759 ft
Altitude max
9,584 ft
Altitude start
9,633 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
1,936 ft
Distance climb
2,110 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:12:29
Avg time

Dead Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Park City Mountain Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 15 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136649 in Trail Running
    • #122154 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep, the image doesn't truly reflect the grade here, typically granny gear grind. Near the top as you approach Jupiter Peak the trail narrows and is a bit loose. Not a bad trail to use to access PC from Guardsmans Pass

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 47 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Oct 31, 2025 @ 10:39am (America/Denver)
Oct 31, 2025
3-4" snow, still rolling.
Oct 26, 2025 @ 8:59am (America/Denver)
Oct 26, 2025
A few snow and ice patches, but perfectly rideable.
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:12pm (America/Denver)
Oct 18, 2025
4" snow on the shaded North aspect sections, but totally rideable. Recommend before Noon to avoid the slush and mud.
Oct 2, 2025 @ 12:43pm (America/Denver)
Oct 2, 2025
great dirt, hero sidehill traction, no dust after rain .5" last night. Best conditions I've ever seen.
Jun 24, 2025 @ 5:28pm
Jun 24, 2025
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        Directions to dead-tree trailhead (40.615400, -111.541200)

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        2.0 12 miles 2,889 ft 21 Loop
        This is a really really fun route to ride bicycles on.
        21 miles 2,295 ft 21 Point to Point
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Tree

        Where is Dead Tree located?
        Dead Tree is located in Park City Mountain Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Park City Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.6154, -111.5412.
        How hard is Dead Tree?
        Dead Tree is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Dead Tree?
        Dead Tree has 187 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,570 ft to 9,759 ft.
        Is Dead Tree a point to point trail?
        Dead Tree is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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