more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
384 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:17:28
Avg time
350 ft
Altitude change
5,781 ft
Altitude min
6,149 ft
Altitude max
5,784 ft
Altitude start
6,135 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,447 ft
Distance down
1,667 ft
Distance flat
00:17:28
Avg time

Flat Top Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #850
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 60 in Dirtbiking
    • 100 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #212815 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #223010 in E-Biking
    • #436049 in Trail Running
    • #440082 in Hiking
    • #4229 in Dirtbiking
    • #405 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #42202 in Horseback
    • #2054 in Observed Trials
  • State Ranking
    #3,657 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,818 in E-Biking
    • #6,448 in Trail Running
    • #6,511 in Hiking
    • #408 in Dirtbiking
    • #45 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #1,608 in Horseback
    • #54 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

Trail that cuts off much of the mileage if you're self-shuttling the Waterfall trail. Just slightly beyond the capabilities of a stock SUV, with beautiful views of the canyons surrounding it.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flat Top Cutoff located?
      Flat Top Cutoff is located in San Rafael Reef Recreation Area, Green River, Utah, United States. It is part of the San Rafael Reef Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.65612, -110.73154.
      ▼ How hard is Flat Top Cutoff?
      Flat Top Cutoff is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flat Top Cutoff?
      Flat Top Cutoff has 384 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,781 ft to 6,149 ft.
      ▼ Is Flat Top Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Flat Top Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flat Top Cutoff?
      Flat Top Cutoff is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flat Top Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flat Top Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flat Top Cutoff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flat Top Cutoff are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Flat Top Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flat Top Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flat Top Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Flat Top Cutoff. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flat Top Cutoff?
      Flat Top Cutoff is a very popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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