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4,058 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:07:26
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
7,662 ft
Altitude min
7,704 ft
Altitude max
7,668 ft
Altitude start
7,667 ft
Altitude end
-21.12%
Grade max
81.722%
Grade min
1,690 ft
Distance climb
2,146 ft
Distance down
221 ft
Distance flat
00:07:26
Avg time

Dowd Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Flaming Gorge
    Manilla, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79405 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #386655 in Trail Running
    • #74560 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,327 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #6,164 in Trail Running
    • #1,764 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun drop off from the lookout viewpoint

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Dowd Mountain Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2024 @ 7:38am
Jun 20, 2024
Great trail, awesome views of the lake.
Jul 27, 2020 @ 11:37am
Jul 27, 2020
Jun 14, 2020 @ 6:36pm
Jun 14, 2020
A couple of fallen trees are blocking the trail. It is dry though
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on Jun 20, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dowd-mountain trailhead (40.897100, -109.625680)

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      1 Review & Comments

      falcon013 falcon013
      Fun trail with great views in both directions. Rocky enough to give it some challenge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dowd Mountain located?
      Dowd Mountain is located in Flaming Gorge, Manilla, Utah, United States. It is part of the Flaming Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.8971, -109.62568.
      ▼ How hard is Dowd Mountain?
      Dowd Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dowd Mountain?
      Dowd Mountain has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,662 ft to 7,704 ft.
      ▼ Is Dowd Mountain a point to point trail?
      Dowd Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dowd Mountain?
      Dowd Mountain is 4,058 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dowd Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dowd Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dowd Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dowd Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dowd Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Dowd Mountain. The trail is 4,058 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dowd Mountain?
      Dowd Mountain is a very popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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