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4,172 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-324 ft
Descent
00:06:01
Avg time
-313 ft
Altitude change
6,931 ft
Altitude min
7,244 ft
Altitude max
7,244 ft
Altitude start
6,931 ft
Altitude end
-7.492%
Grade
-71.808%
Grade max
7.15%
Grade min
389 ft
Distance climb
3,783 ft
Distance down
00:06:01
Avg time

Needles (Middle) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snowbasin Resort
    Huntsville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97716 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Similar to the lower section, this part of Needles contains some sustained climbing sections, and is not an easy climb, and has some loose turns that get a lot of skidding traffic from the DH weekends

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 659 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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on Sep 3, 2026
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        Historic MTO 50k
        ★ 3.7 • 34 miles • 5,108 ft • 649 • Loop •
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        Rooster Ride "Proper"
        ★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 3,306 ft • 11 • Loop •
        Clockwise route of the 'Rooster Ride'. CW is suggested.
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Needles (Middle) located?
        Needles (Middle) is located in Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Snowbasin Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.19689, -111.85204.
        ▼ How hard is Needles (Middle)?
        Needles (Middle) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.492%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needles (Middle)?
        Needles (Middle) has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,931 ft to 7,244 ft.
        ▼ Is Needles (Middle) a point to point trail?
        Needles (Middle) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Needles (Middle)?
        Needles (Middle) is 4,172 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needles (Middle)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Needles (Middle). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Needles (Middle)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Needles (Middle) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Needles (Middle)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Needles (Middle). The trail is 4,172 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Needles (Middle)?
        Needles (Middle) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,782 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,941 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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