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1.2 miles
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:06:20
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
6,092 ft
Altitude min
6,257 ft
Altitude max
6,250 ft
Altitude start
6,211 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
3,481 ft
Distance climb
2,159 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:06:20
Avg time

Lower Phosphate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wasatch Mountain State Park
    Midway, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75127 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29549 in E-Biking
    • #87558 in Trail Running
    • #73668 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This follows what used to be called the old canal trail along the mountain side then connects up with the real Phosphate Hill Trail. Really easy at the bottom with little elevation gain, and you are surround on both sides by a little hill side because it used to be a canal. Then the old canal trail is blocked off and you climb up onto the relatively new (2014) Phosphate hill where you can climb the saddle or take the easy way around on The Face Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 111 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 560 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Lower Phosphate Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:54pm (America/Denver)
Jun 6, 2026
Rebuilt berm at top of trail that was missing downhill support, many riders had been blowing off the exit. Trimmed surrounding switchbacks for...
Jun 5, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Denver)
Jun 5, 2026
May 3, 2026 @ 7:04am (America/Boise)
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Nov 22, 2025 @ 2:04pm (America/Boise)
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May 31, 2025 @ 2:45pm
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        Directions to lower-phosphate trailhead (40.546010, -111.482960)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Phosphate

        ▼ Where is Lower Phosphate located?
        Lower Phosphate is located in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, Utah, United States. It is part of the Wasatch Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.54601, -111.48296.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Phosphate?
        Lower Phosphate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Phosphate?
        Lower Phosphate has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,092 ft to 6,257 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Phosphate a point to point trail?
        Lower Phosphate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Phosphate?
        Lower Phosphate is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Phosphate?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Phosphate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Phosphate?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Phosphate are:
        • July (64 activities)
        • June (50 activities)
        • August (31 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Phosphate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Phosphate are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Phosphate?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lower Phosphate. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Phosphate?
        Lower Phosphate is a very popular trail. There have been 2,357 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,431 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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