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1,820 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:14
Avg time
106 ft
Altitude change
8,048 ft
Altitude min
8,156 ft
Altitude max
8,048 ft
Altitude start
8,154 ft
Altitude end
5.815%
Grade
-6.434%
Grade max
34.501%
Grade min
1,301 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
391 ft
Distance flat
00:04:14
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Horse Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Timpanogos
    Sundance, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #250
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #71733 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10739 in Trail Running
    • #21871 in Hiking
    • #2196 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This first little section is a great trail that most turn right onto the Snow Gauging trail. You can continue where it gets a bit tighter and grown over.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 289 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to horse-flat trailhead (40.430740, -111.614270)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Horse Flat located?
        Horse Flat is located in Mt. Timpanogos, Sundance, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mt. Timpanogos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43074, -111.61427.
        ▼ How hard is Horse Flat?
        Horse Flat is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.815%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Horse Flat?
        Horse Flat has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,048 ft to 8,156 ft.
        ▼ Is Horse Flat a point to point trail?
        Horse Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Horse Flat?
        Horse Flat is 1,820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Horse Flat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Horse Flat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Horse Flat?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Horse Flat are:
        • July (28 activities)
        • June (24 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Horse Flat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Horse Flat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Horse Flat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Horse Flat. The trail is 1,820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Horse Flat?
        Horse Flat is a very popular trail. There have been 3,129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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