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3,412 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:03:44
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
00:03:44
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
    #19412 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.

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Trail is accessed only from the Faulty trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
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  • 114 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 652 rides
  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.53 (39 votes)
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        Directions to juniper-drop trailhead (38.786880, -112.128500)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Juniper Drop

        ▼ 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.

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