more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
-760 ft
Descent
00:08:01
Avg time
-760 ft
Altitude change
5,324 ft
Altitude min
6,085 ft
Altitude max
6,085 ft
Altitude start
5,325 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:08:01
Avg time

Lost Lad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6400 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #148 in Mountain Biking · Utah
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

A hidden gem with flowing gap jumps. The top has become easier to find as it appears to be better cut into the grass, and the trail reveals itself further as you continue down. Fun berms and small jumps, make for a flowing rush through the trees.
Per the Trail Plan this will become a downhill only MTB trail

Tags
BermsJumps
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 168 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,055 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (59 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Lost Lad Loop w/ Wild Rose DH
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      The Southern Lost Lad Loop is a 6.4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located in the Salt Lake...
      4.4 ★★★★★
      59 Ratings
      5 ★ 61%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★ 7%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 5%

      42 Reviews & Comments

      ino5VQ
      Gettin tight with some shrubs for the upper half but still a good rip
      brandonGa94L2
      About 8 trees down on upper section as of last week and snow. Lower section ripped.
      HogbackGrowler
      A little muddy in a few spots but GTG as of Nov 13th!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lost Lad located?
      Lost Lad is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.81088, -111.8776.
      ▼ How hard is Lost Lad?
      Lost Lad is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lost Lad?
      The trail has 760 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,324 ft to 6,085 ft.
      ▼ Is Lost Lad a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lost Lad is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lost Lad?
      Lost Lad is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lost Lad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lost Lad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lost Lad?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lost Lad are:
      • April (144 activities)
      • May (143 activities)
      • October (76 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lost Lad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lost Lad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lost Lad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Lost Lad. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lost Lad?
      Lost Lad is a very popular trail. There have been 8,188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,673 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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