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1,985 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:05:20
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
8,950 ft
Altitude min
9,076 ft
Altitude max
9,076 ft
Altitude start
8,957 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
1,444 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:05:20
Avg time

Empire Upper Viewpoint Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Deer Valley Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #138124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10156 in Trail Running
    • #2094 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Deer Valley Resort

Wide old access road that is gated off for pedestrians. This is a great walk up to a higher point at Empire Pass. At the top it wraps around a covered reservoir to one of the best views of Bonanza Flat as it sweeps down to Midway below. Short and easy.

Only the first little section is typically used by mountain bikers to access 9K and Upper Corvair, then it is pretty much just people walking to the viewpoint

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Empire Upper Viewpoint

        ▼ Where is Empire Upper Viewpoint located?
        Empire Upper Viewpoint is located in Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Deer Valley Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.60777, -111.51315.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Empire Upper Viewpoint?
        Empire Upper Viewpoint has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,950 ft to 9,076 ft.
        ▼ Is Empire Upper Viewpoint a point to point trail?
        Empire Upper Viewpoint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Empire Upper Viewpoint?
        Empire Upper Viewpoint is 1,985 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Empire Upper Viewpoint?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Empire Upper Viewpoint. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Empire Upper Viewpoint?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Empire Upper Viewpoint are:
        • August (10 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Empire Upper Viewpoint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Empire Upper Viewpoint are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Empire Upper Viewpoint?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Empire Upper Viewpoint. The trail is 1,985 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Empire Upper Viewpoint?
        Empire Upper Viewpoint is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 356 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 187 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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