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1.4 miles
Distance
614 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
00:21:55
Avg time
488 ft
Altitude change
6,546 ft
Altitude min
7,050 ft
Altitude max
6,555 ft
Altitude start
7,043 ft
Altitude end
6.516%
Grade
-25.497%
Grade max
34.107%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,662 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:21:55
Avg time

Ellendell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Provo Canyon
    Provo, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #103973 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119108 in Trail Running
    • #108579 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This climb winds through the trees from Erindell to the Squaw Peak DH.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 117 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Ellendell Trail Reports

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Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/Denver)
Apr 19, 2026
 really steep. lots of shade, grass and trees. some parts are really rocky!
Sep 18, 2025 @ 2:05pm (America/Denver)
Sep 18, 2025
Jul 22, 2025 @ 8:21am
Jul 22, 2025
 Getting pretty overgrown, especially with stinging nettles near the top, definitely a pants type ride.
May 27, 2024 @ 6:24pm
May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024 @ 6:22pm
May 27, 2024
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Status:
on Apr 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      jmack54
      This trail is actially a pretty tough climb, and I consider myself really fit. It's not terrible though, the furst and last sections are the hardest parts.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ellendell located?
      Ellendell is located in Provo Canyon, Provo, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.30332, -111.62645.
      ▼ How hard is Ellendell?
      Ellendell is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.516%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ellendell?
      Ellendell has 614 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,546 ft to 7,050 ft.
      ▼ Is Ellendell a point to point trail?
      Ellendell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ellendell?
      Ellendell is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ellendell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ellendell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ellendell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ellendell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ellendell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Ellendell. 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 Ellendell?
      Ellendell is a moderately popular trail. There have been 706 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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