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1.7 miles
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-520 ft
Descent
00:09:02
Avg time
-494 ft
Altitude change
6,403 ft
Altitude min
6,904 ft
Altitude max
6,904 ft
Altitude start
6,411 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,637 ft
Distance flat
00:09:02
Avg time

Needles (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snowbasin Resort
    Huntsville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83068 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,418 in Mountain Biking · Utah
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is considered an easy downhill trail, but it can be a difficult climb. When the lifts run during the weekend, this trail gets a lot of downhill traffic because of its great flow and tight but big berms at the bottom. Some sections of sustained and steep climbs with some loose rocks.

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BermsFlowyLoose

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 241 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,394 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.56 (10 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Needles (Lower) located?
      Needles (Lower) is located in Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Snowbasin Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.20615, -111.85031.
      ▼ How hard is Needles (Lower)?
      Needles (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needles (Lower)?
      Needles (Lower) has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 520 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,403 ft to 6,904 ft.
      ▼ Is Needles (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Needles (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Needles (Lower)?
      Needles (Lower) is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needles (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Needles (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Needles (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Needles (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Needles (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Needles (Lower). The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Needles (Lower)?
      Needles (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 9,376 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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