3.2 miles
Distance
1,195 ft
Climb
00:57:34
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaLittle Cottonwood Canyon
Sandy, Utah -
Ref Number#1001
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AKAQuarry
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 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 DirectionsPopular in reverse
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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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Alpine TrailYes
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike Allowed
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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 [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Land Owner
This trail is ridden either as an outback from the bottom parking lot or shuttle from the top (Lisa Falls). E-bikes ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS TRAIL PER USFS.
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 Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Little Cottonwood Canyon multi-use 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 min35.9%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Avg time00:57:34
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Avg reverse time00:47:06
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 141 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 972 rides
- Last: Jul 15, 2025
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- 3' Drop
Drop - Cul-de-sac Rock Rock Face
- First Bridge
- Foosh's Gulley
- Paperboy Rock Garden
- Second Bridge
- Third Bridge
- Zoso's Tickler Rock Face
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