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1.1 miles
Distance
-719 ft
Descent
00:08:29
Avg time
-720 ft
Altitude change
5,740 ft
Altitude min
6,460 ft
Altitude max
6,460 ft
Altitude start
5,741 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-54.6%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:08:29
Avg time

Jacob's Ladder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Corner Canyon
    Draper, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1508 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #96 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #15 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

This is the upper part of the trail that is a very popular mountain bike trail going downhill. Riders love it for many reasons: It is fast, steep in multiple spots, and has different lines through some gnarled rocky formations. Several sections are a bit like a sandy gully that you can drift and powerslide around.

Access Info

The most common access is by riding up the Peak View Trail.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensSandy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 28 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 618 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3,517 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Jacob's Ladder Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Denver)
Oct 17, 2026
 Still full of ruts which are getting worse but it is what is expected in sand.
Oct 14, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/Denver)
Oct 14, 2026
 Great dirt, but a few spots have washed out with big and sketchy water ruts
Sep 30, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Boise)
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Denver)
Sep 30, 2026
 Shout out to who ever fixed the rut. The best she has ever looked!
Sep 26, 2026 @ 8:02am (America/Denver)
Sep 26, 2026
 Deep rut on the bottom section.
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on Oct 17, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.51 (75 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      204
      Canyon Hollow to Jacob's Ladder to Rush
      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 2,040 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Fun loop up to Jacob's Ladder then back over to come down Rush. Take Canyon Hollow up to the top, then...
      229
      Fantastic 4
      ★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 3,314 ft • 19 •
      Earn your turns! This route gives you the 4 best down hill segments in corner canyon. They will be hit in...
      236
      Anns, Jacobs Ladder, & Rush Loop!!!
      ★ 4.4 • 11 miles • 1,884 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Awesome Loop for some good climbs and fun descents!!!
      4.5 ★★★★★
      75 Ratings
      5 ★ 71%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 7%
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★ 3%

      27 Reviews & Comments

      scottyj1
      So goods today. Shout out to who ever fixed/filled in the rut. Running very nicely
      Munchkinridesmtb Munchkinridesmtb
      This is the best trail in cc by far in my opinion. Fast, steep tech at its best, with flow sections in between to carry lots of speed all the way to the bottom. This is a dark blue trail in my view. I am hoping cc is willing to change it up in the future and make more trails like this that feel more raw because this trail is a blast!
      Jacobl98xav
      Nice steep sections. Challenges your braking endurance if you're getting into black trails like I am. Trail seems quite unmaintained, lots of dug-out spots and brake bumps.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jacob's Ladder located?
      Jacob's Ladder is located in Corner Canyon, Draper, Utah, United States. It is part of the Corner Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.49436, -111.79976.
      ▼ How hard is Jacob's Ladder?
      Jacob's Ladder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jacob's Ladder?
      The trail has 719 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,740 ft to 6,460 ft.
      ▼ Is Jacob's Ladder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jacob's Ladder is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jacob's Ladder?
      Jacob's Ladder is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jacob's Ladder?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Jacob's Ladder. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Jacob's Ladder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jacob's Ladder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jacob's Ladder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Jacob's Ladder. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jacob's Ladder?
      Jacob's Ladder is a very popular trail. There have been 33,290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51,580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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