more stats
3,025 ft
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:10:02
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
9,736 ft
Altitude min
9,875 ft
Altitude max
9,766 ft
Altitude start
9,738 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-34%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
1,198 ft
Distance climb
1,663 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:10:02
Avg time

Devils Castle, Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alta
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101362 in Trail Running
    • #122513 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Devils Castle, Upper is a 3,025 ft popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Alta Utah. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

E-BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON!!!!!

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 201 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Devils Castle, Upper Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Denver)
Aug 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
Jun 27, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 27, 2026
 A couple very small patches of snow. Otherwise, good to go.
Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Denver)
Jun 20, 2026
 Fun, with a little chunkiness in some areas due to water runoff on the trail. Short and fun.
Jul 21, 2025 @ 8:41am
Jul 21, 2025
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on Aug 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      van-dezy
      not an e-bike trail though please respect the trails status and you must stop for uphill traffic as a side note e-bikes

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devils Castle, Upper located?
      Devils Castle, Upper is located in Alta, Utah, United States. It is part of the Alta trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.57065, -111.61695.
      ▼ How hard is Devils Castle, Upper?
      Devils Castle, Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Castle, Upper?
      Devils Castle, Upper has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,736 ft to 9,875 ft.
      ▼ Is Devils Castle, Upper a point to point trail?
      Devils Castle, Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Devils Castle, Upper?
      Devils Castle, Upper is 3,025 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devils Castle, Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Devils Castle, Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Devils Castle, Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devils Castle, Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Devils Castle, Upper?
      The estimated time to ride Devils Castle, Upper is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 3,025 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Devils Castle, Upper?
      Devils Castle, Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 913 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 950 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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