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4.3 miles
Distance
269 ft
Climb
-915 ft
Descent
00:37:05
Avg time
-646 ft
Altitude change
6,905 ft
Altitude min
7,766 ft
Altitude max
7,551 ft
Altitude start
6,906 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-34.5%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:37:05
Avg time

Flying Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenwild
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2548 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #291 in Trail Running
    • #1707 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Basin Recreation

Flying Dog is a great Park City trail that's off the typical Park City beaten path. Fun and challenging singletrack with great views. Flying Dog is typically done counterclockwise.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

Trail is generally 20 to 34” wide. The bench cut is generally 26 - 38” wide. The majority is on camber with only slight moments of off camber. A small technical rock garden Exists A around a quarter mile after starting the downhill.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 316 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 2,369 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Flying Dog Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 5:38pm (America/Denver)
Aug 26, 2026
 Tree down 1/4 mile down from bench at top of heard anti clockwise.
Jun 26, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/Denver)
Jun 26, 2026
 one down tree in the aspens section
Jun 26, 2026 @ 8:10am (America/Denver)
Jun 26, 2026
The owner of the event company has a very professional and heartfelt message on a face book MTB forum and there is a Reddit thread where it is...
Jun 15, 2026 @ 10:50am (America/Denver)
Jun 15, 2026
 Ruined from twisted fork trails festival. The parts that are bad are insufferable. This completely ruined it for me
Jun 14, 2026 @ 7:17pm (America/Denver)
Jun 14, 2026
 Hammered from foot traffic and bikes during muddy season. Hope your suspension is plush!
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Avg: 4.47 (52 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Dog

        ▼ Where is Flying Dog located?
        Flying Dog is located in Glenwild, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Glenwild trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.77235, -111.5335.
        ▼ How hard is Flying Dog?
        Flying Dog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flying Dog?
        Flying Dog has 269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 915 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,905 ft to 7,766 ft.
        ▼ Is Flying Dog a point to point trail?
        Flying Dog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flying Dog?
        Flying Dog is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flying Dog?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flying Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flying Dog?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flying Dog are:
        • July (299 activities)
        • June (227 activities)
        • May (194 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Flying Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flying Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flying Dog?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Flying Dog. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flying Dog?
        Flying Dog is a very popular trail. There have been 13,582 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,313 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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