more stats
3,412 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-268 ft
Altitude change
6,357 ft
Altitude min
6,625 ft
Altitude max
6,625 ft
Altitude start
6,358 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-33.9%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
384 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Juniper Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pahvant Trail System
    Richfield, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19318 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #418 in Mountain Biking · Utah
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2019

Downhill only trail with multiple berms and drops that winds down though the juniper trees. The bottom section includes multiple drops in a row that will require your full attention. This trail is not for beginners but is a fast and fun trail that takes you right down to the head of the Hi Line Trail.

Access Info

Trail is accessed only from the Faulty trail

Tags
BermsDropsFaint trailJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 18 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 155 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 738 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on Sep 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (39 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      166
      Kiln-It=>Lower Faulty=>Juniper Drop=>Telegraph=>Tank Run=>Big Red=>Carin-Age
      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 2,283 ft • 23 • Loop •
      Two loops in order to hit Juniper Drop, Telegraph and Cairn-age. Hits most of the trails other than Spinal...
      180
      Pahvant - Spinal Tap - Juniper Drop - Telegraph - Cairn-Age 29 Miler
      ★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 4,264 ft • 16 •
      Hit all best trails in one epic ride
      105
      Faulty DH
      ★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 1,676 ft • 5 •
      For the more adventurous take this route to the top to enjoy the full downhill experience. The faulty...
      4.6 ★★★★★
      39 Ratings
      5 ★ 74%
      4 ★ 21%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★ 3%

      17 Reviews & Comments

      ino5VQ
      My only complaint is that it isnt longer!
      Thefox1825
      The new facelift on juniper drop is tits! Have to hit it. Makes this a true black
      mawiro57
      My favorite short trail anywhere. Such a fun ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Juniper Drop located?
      Juniper Drop is located in Pahvant Trail System, Richfield, Utah, United States. It is part of the Pahvant Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.78688, -112.1285.
      ▼ How hard is Juniper Drop?
      Juniper Drop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Juniper Drop?
      Juniper Drop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,357 ft to 6,625 ft.
      ▼ Is Juniper Drop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Juniper Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Juniper Drop?
      Juniper Drop is 3,412 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Juniper Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Juniper Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Juniper Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Juniper Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Juniper Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Juniper Drop. The trail is 3,412 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Juniper Drop?
      Juniper Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,738 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,047 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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