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5,069 ft
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
156 ft
Altitude change
5,319 ft
Altitude min
5,319 ft
Altitude start
5,476 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
38.9%
Grade min
2,733 ft
Distance climb
1,693 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat

Maple Canyon Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mapleton
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A two-way switchback trail but best ridden from West to East

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maple Canyon Switchbacks located?
      Maple Canyon Switchbacks is located in Mapleton, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mapleton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.13078, -111.53504.
      ▼ How hard is Maple Canyon Switchbacks?
      Maple Canyon Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maple Canyon Switchbacks?
      Maple Canyon Switchbacks has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,319 ft to 5,563 ft.
      ▼ Is Maple Canyon Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Maple Canyon Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maple Canyon Switchbacks?
      Maple Canyon Switchbacks is 5,069 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maple Canyon Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Maple Canyon Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Maple Canyon Switchbacks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Maple Canyon Switchbacks are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Maple Canyon Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maple Canyon Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Maple Canyon Switchbacks?
      Maple Canyon Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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