more stats
5,171 ft
Distance
248 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:10:53
Avg time
225 ft
Altitude change
5,950 ft
Altitude min
6,199 ft
Altitude max
5,974 ft
Altitude start
6,201 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
4,098 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:10:53
Avg time

Donkey Ridge (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58150 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11859 in E-Biking
    • #89330 in Trail Running
    • #108201 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,016 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #167 in E-Biking
    • #1,928 in Trail Running
    • #2,402 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This trail used to be really washed out in the spring, but with some recent reroutes near the top, it is much better. The bottom section still has the tendency to turn into a bit of a small stream, but it makes for some fast old school descending.

Tags
Ridgeline

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11.7 km average
6 Months
  • 226 rides
  • 18.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,243 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.79 (9 votes)
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      Directions to donkey-ridge-upper trailhead (40.547660, -111.459420)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Donkey Ridge (Upper) located?
      Donkey Ridge (Upper) is located in Dutch Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, Utah, United States. It is part of the Dutch Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.54766, -111.45942.
      ▼ How hard is Donkey Ridge (Upper)?
      Donkey Ridge (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Donkey Ridge (Upper)?
      Donkey Ridge (Upper) has 76 m of elevation gain. The trail has 7 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,814 m to 1,890 m.
      ▼ Is Donkey Ridge (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Donkey Ridge (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Donkey Ridge (Upper)?
      Donkey Ridge (Upper) is 1.6 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Donkey Ridge (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Donkey Ridge (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Donkey Ridge (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Donkey Ridge (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Donkey Ridge (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Donkey Ridge (Upper). The trail is 1.6 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Donkey Ridge (Upper)?
      Donkey Ridge (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 4,716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,932 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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