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2.2 miles
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-421 ft
Descent
00:15:02
Avg time
-322 ft
Altitude change
7,768 ft
Altitude min
8,101 ft
Altitude max
8,101 ft
Altitude start
7,779 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
2,605 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,394 ft
Distance flat
00:15:02
Avg time

Left Hand Loop, Inner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Western Uintas
    Kamas, Utah
  • AKA
    Slate Creek MTB Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #9020 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18098 in Trail Running
    • #30200 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Fantastic DH only trail from the top of White Fir to the Slate Creek Trail 4-way intersection. Fast and flowy.

This trail is DH only for bikes, and 2-way for hiking.

Access Info

Utah Hwy 150 (Mirror Lake Highway) 6 mi. east of Kamas, Summit County. Parking for mountain bikers and hikers is at the main Yellow Pine Trailhead (not the corral).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 250 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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May 25, 2026 @ 1:51pm (America/Denver)
May 25, 2026
Tree down
May 16, 2026 @ 9:39pm (America/Denver)
May 16, 2026
 The sign at the 4-way intersection indicates that this trail is now bi-directional for hikers AND bikers.
May 16, 2026 @ 6:02pm (America/Denver)
May 16, 2026
 Horses have left their mark on this trail. Apparently horses can't read, and neither can their owners....
May 16, 2026 @ 5:31am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 16, 2026
 Equestrians, going past multiple "closed to horses" signs have tracked up the left had loop some. Mostly just a mild annoyance, but the Left Hand...
May 13, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Denver)
May 13, 2026
 Horses post holed the trail significantly
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Avg: 3.9 (6 votes)
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        Directions to left-hand-loop-inner trailhead (40.642100, -111.202210)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Left Hand Loop, Inner

        ▼ Where is Left Hand Loop, Inner located?
        Left Hand Loop, Inner is located in Western Uintas, Kamas, Utah, United States. It is part of the Western Uintas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.6421, -111.20221.
        ▼ How hard is Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        Left Hand Loop, Inner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        Left Hand Loop, Inner has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 421 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,768 ft to 8,101 ft.
        ▼ Is Left Hand Loop, Inner a point to point trail?
        Yes, Left Hand Loop, Inner is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        Left Hand Loop, Inner is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Left Hand Loop, Inner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        Left Hand Loop, Inner is best visited during: May-October.
        ▼ How do I access Left Hand Loop, Inner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Left Hand Loop, Inner are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        The estimated time to ride Left Hand Loop, Inner is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Left Hand Loop, Inner?
        Left Hand Loop, Inner is a very popular trail. There have been 739 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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