3.2 miles
Distance
1,195 ft
Climb
00:57:17
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail
USFSLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaSandy
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Ref Number#1001
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AKAQuarry
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 100 in Snowshoeing
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Land Manager
This trail is ridden either as an outback from the bottom parking lot or shuttle from the top (Lisa Falls).
With moderate sections of tech and a wonderful gradient this trail is a true gem. The water bars make for great whoop-di-doos, but be very mindful of hikers with young families on the main track which is also a popular hiking route.
The upper section of the trail (above the 3rd bridge) have alternate routes for expert riders.
Full of Sandy loam, grit and lots of gravel and rocks, Little Cottonwood Canyon #1001 handles moisture very well and is often still rideable when other trails in the area are not.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB 2 Rating: Obstacles exist. You may or may not be able to ride this solo. Support rider recommended.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Little Cottonwood Canyon bike trail trail
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Altitude change1,195 ft
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Altitude min5,422 ft
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Altitude max6,616 ft
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Altitude start5,422 ft
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Altitude end6,617 ft
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Grade7%
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Grade max1.7%
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Grade min32.8%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Avg time00:57:17
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Avg reverse time00:46:24
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 10 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 815 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 5,102 rides
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Cul-de-sac Rock
Rock Face - Foosh's Gulley
- Paperboy Rock Garden
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Routes with this trail
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mkb5150
(Aug 25, 2015 at 19:48)
intermediate, not black diamond. has unofficial black diamond offshoots that you have to know how to get to
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atfarley
(Nov 2, 2017 at 17:30)
(Nov 2, 2017 at 17:30)
The black diamond side trails are really the only reason to go. If you ride those trails down it a 4 star. If you just take the actual trail it's a 1 star. The more difficult trails aren't hard to find in the upper quarter of the trail. Haven't found any below the upper bridge.
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NSmith11
(Sep 26, 2018 at 16:22)
(Sep 26, 2018 at 16:22)
I think the climb is black for the combination of fineness and rock navigating skills required on the upper third. Descent is whatever color you chose to make it.
I started out liking this trail because it was ridable at speed as a beginner(very few tight turns). Then I started to dislike it because I couldn't seem to climb it clean despite my efforts and I wasn't adding in any of the fun extras. Now I love it. The more I ride it the more my skills grow with it and it becomes more interesting/challenging. There are warp zones above and below upper bridge but the ones below are less interesting.
Plan to cross paths with plenty of others on this trail.
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I started out liking this trail because it was ridable at speed as a beginner(very few tight turns). Then I started to dislike it because I couldn't seem to climb it clean despite my efforts and I wasn't adding in any of the fun extras. Now I love it. The more I ride it the more my skills grow with it and it becomes more interesting/challenging. There are warp zones above and below upper bridge but the ones below are less interesting.
Plan to cross paths with plenty of others on this trail.
Inspector24
(Aug 10, 2019 at 20:03)
Quarry Trail is a little bit beat up from the storm. If you want to read the whole thing you’ll have to take the road from the third bridge to the upper entry
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utahlabrat
(Aug 24, 2019 at 18:26)
(Aug 24, 2019 at 18:26)
Whoever spent time energy and sweat to neuter the cool way, is an ass hole. Stop making trails easier! It doesn’t help anyone!
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MaNicPeak
(Apr 21, 2020 at 19:42)
Good climb. Still a lot of snow on the upper end. Coming down was super fun. Well worth the exercise going up. Beautiful views and somewhat technical in parts. I plan to go back and run the trails.
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Jpinoymtb
(May 25, 2020 at 23:46)
First ride with my new full suspension mtb. As a beginner first time on this trail going uphill is pretty hard lot of rocks. I took my time just to be safe made it to top and did the fun part downhill.
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Allison15uG1P
(Jun 22, 2021 at 9:09)
Hey! I found a pair of skis today (6/22) at the Quarry Mill parking lot. Tell me the name written on them and I’ll arrange to get them to you!
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