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1,795 ft
Distance
-303 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
-305 ft
Altitude change
9,922 ft
Altitude min
10,227 ft
Altitude max
10,227 ft
Altitude start
9,921 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-32.5%
Grade max
-5.8%
Grade min
1,778 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time

Lil' Gritty, Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Brian Head Resort
    Brian Head, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98069 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Fun trail with lots of fast sections of rocks arranged for some rowdy fun. The top has a lot of loose shale with sharp rocks as well. The sections through the trees are fast and fun, with little berms to keep the speed up.

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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Sep 21, 2025 @ 7:15pm (America/Denver)
Sep 21, 2025
 Fantastic!
Sep 1, 2025 @ 8:49am
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Jul 30, 2025 @ 10:03am
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Jul 1, 2025 @ 12:05pm
Jul 1, 2025
 Best I've ever seen it!
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Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lil' Gritty, Lower

        ▼ Where is Lil' Gritty, Lower located?
        Lil' Gritty, Lower is located in Brian Head Resort, Brian Head, Utah, United States. It is part of the Brian Head Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.69032, -112.83941.
        ▼ How hard is Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        Lil' Gritty, Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        The trail has 303 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,922 ft to 10,227 ft.
        ▼ How long is Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        Lil' Gritty, Lower is 1,795 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lil' Gritty, Lower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lil' Gritty, Lower are:
        • August (18 activities)
        • September (16 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lil' Gritty, Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lil' Gritty, Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Lil' Gritty, Lower. The trail is 1,795 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lil' Gritty, Lower?
        Lil' Gritty, Lower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 828 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,032 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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