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1.4 miles
Distance
270 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
00:19:10
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
4,754 ft
Altitude min
4,881 ft
Altitude max
4,833 ft
Altitude start
4,851 ft
Altitude end
0.244%
Grade
-70.171%
Grade max
68.229%
Grade min
3,169 ft
Distance climb
4,089 ft
Distance down
250 ft
Distance flat
00:19:10
Avg time

Elephant Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Antelope Island
    Syracuse, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27157 in Trail Running
    • #91044 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    Utah State Parks

I love this little spur, it is a must-do if your in Antelope. With amazing scenery along the way and at the end.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Boise)
Mar 7, 2026
 Dry w/ a puddle at the rocky tech section
Feb 8, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Boise)
Feb 8, 2026
Nov 23, 2024 @ 11:15am
Nov 23, 2024
 Dry w/ mostly good traction but loose on the steep climb sections
Nov 10, 2024 @ 1:46pm
Nov 10, 2024
Apr 9, 2024 @ 9:49am
Apr 9, 2024
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on Mar 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.93 (10 votes)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant Head

        ▼ Where is Elephant Head located?
        Elephant Head is located in Antelope Island, Syracuse, Utah, United States. It is part of the Antelope Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.98736, -112.24404.
        ▼ How hard is Elephant Head?
        Elephant Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.244%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elephant Head?
        Elephant Head has 270 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,754 ft to 4,881 ft.
        ▼ Is Elephant Head a point to point trail?
        Elephant Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elephant Head?
        Elephant Head is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elephant Head?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Elephant Head. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elephant Head?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elephant Head are:
        • November (19 activities)
        • March (18 activities)
        • May (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Elephant Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elephant Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elephant Head?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Elephant Head. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elephant Head?
        Elephant Head is a very popular trail. There have been 1,600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,835 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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