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3.8 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-1,352 ft
Descent
00:36:54
Avg time
-1,293 ft
Altitude change
5,510 ft
Altitude min
6,811 ft
Altitude max
6,803 ft
Altitude start
5,512 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-47.2%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
1,434 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,293 ft
Distance flat
00:36:54
Avg time

Lower Spinal Tap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pahvant Trail System
    Richfield, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #477 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020

Downhill only trail that runs down ridges, rock spines, and slick rock with flow sections, technical descents, drops, berms, and amazing views. This trail is not for beginner or intermediate riders and has no nearby access so be prepared or you'll have a long walk out.

Access Info

Trail is accessed from the One-In-A-Pinion trail which takes off from the CCC road directly across from the Faulty Trail. The trail can be shuttled by using the CCC road or pedaling up Kiln-It to Faulty and then up Faulty to One-In-A-Pinion. One-In-A-Pinion will take you directly onto Spinal Tap.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 176 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 938 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Lower Spinal Tap Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:02pm (America/Denver)
Aug 15, 2026
 Rode this on Monday. Forest service is letting bikers on the trails.
Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:25pm (America/Denver)
Aug 6, 2026
massive wildfire best info I have is that the Backcountry around Richfield is currently closed because of the fire. inquire for yourself before going
Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Phoenix)
Jul 6, 2026
 Dusty, little loose in some spots. But good condition overall. Trail is still in great shape.
May 16, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Phoenix)
May 16, 2026
 Dry, loose, rocky gnarly & a whole lot of smiles
Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/Denver)
Apr 27, 2026
 Riding really well.
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.72 (75 votes)
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        Directions to lower-spinal-tap trailhead (38.770530, -112.155280)
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        Richfield Trail Guide: Lower Spinal Tap FULL
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        19:00 | 45 | Jul 11, 2026 , Richfield
        A 30-kilometer downhill ride in Utah – the...
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        27:03 | 197 | Mar 28, 2026 , Richfield
        Everyone LOVES this Trail. I HATED it - Kinda.
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        20:32 | 434 | Apr 14, 2025 , Richfield
        Spinal Tap - Richfield, Utah (06/22/2024)
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        11:03 | 226 | Jun 24, 2024 , Richfield

        Routes with this trail

        162
        Spinal Tap via Tank Run + Big Red + Kiln-it+ Faulty + One in a Pinion
        ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,840 ft • 14 • Loop •
        Loop ride to get to while taking single track trails.
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        Pahvant - Spinal Tap - Juniper Drop - Telegraph - Cairn-Age 29 Miler
        ★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 4,264 ft • 16 •
        Hit all best trails in one epic ride
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        Utah Richfield Spinal Tap Relive Your Rides
        15 miles • 1,960 ft • 7 •
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        75 Ratings
        5 ★ 87%
        4 ★ 8%
        3 ★ 3%
        2 ★ 1%
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        26 Reviews & Comments

        Anderaud
        I thought I would add a review from a female intermediate rider, as sometimes reviews from guys may not represent how I would view this trail. This first mile of this trail is flowy and fast: The rest is techy rock and some sketch drops…that I just walked down. There were many spots I had to scope out, and many spots that didn’t seem worth the risk. Most scary 6+ foot drops had alternative ride around. As a solid intermediate rider I would say this is mostly a Moab blue with double black features that were out of my league.
        Ldelapp Ldelapp
        Favorite section of spinal tap. Great mix of flow and tech. I don’t know what the user rating double black is about. Sure there are a few optional 4-6 ft drops (some to flat) but nothing really unavoidable. For reference my girlfriend who only has been riding a year only needed to walk one section.
        cqlater911
        Spinal tap is one of the best trails in the state. If you ride Richfield and don't ride this trail you missed a jem. It is a black trail, you wouldn't want to send an intermediate rider down this trail. There are a couple of double black features but all of them have bypass routes. Go ride this trail, you will understand that pusspuss...is not a credible source.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Lower Spinal Tap located?
        Lower Spinal Tap is located in Pahvant Trail System, Richfield, Utah, United States. It is part of the Pahvant Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.77053, -112.15528.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Spinal Tap?
        Lower Spinal Tap is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Spinal Tap?
        Lower Spinal Tap has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,352 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,510 ft to 6,811 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Spinal Tap a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lower Spinal Tap is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Spinal Tap?
        Lower Spinal Tap is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Spinal Tap?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Spinal Tap. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Spinal Tap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Spinal Tap are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Spinal Tap?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Lower Spinal Tap. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Spinal Tap?
        Lower Spinal Tap is a very popular trail. There have been 4,580 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,573 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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