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1.0 mile
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-338 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-335 ft
Altitude change
8,344 ft
Altitude min
8,678 ft
Altitude max
8,678 ft
Altitude start
8,343 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-58.8%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
384 ft
Distance climb
4,370 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Needles (Summit) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snowbasin Resort
    Huntsville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111514 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Three really technical rock-garden drops right off the bat make this pretty challenging for a blue trail. The switchbacks that follow are also fairly technical and make for a difficult climb. All ride-able, but takes some technical climbing skills. After that the trail becomes a very pleasant meandering route to connect with the rest of Needles.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 36 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/Boise)
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Jul 15, 2023 @ 10:18am
Jul 15, 2023
 Couple of tricky things to manage. Dusty as an old man’s fart.
Jul 15, 2023 @ 9:58am
Jul 15, 2023
Sep 24, 2022 @ 10:15am
Sep 24, 2022
 Washout ruts, chunky rocks, lots of fu for a blue.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Needles (Summit)

        ▼ Where is Needles (Summit) located?
        Needles (Summit) is located in Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Snowbasin Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.19249, -111.87311.
        ▼ How hard is Needles (Summit)?
        Needles (Summit) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needles (Summit)?
        Needles (Summit) has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 338 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,344 ft to 8,678 ft.
        ▼ How long is Needles (Summit)?
        Needles (Summit) is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needles (Summit)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Needles (Summit). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Needles (Summit)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Needles (Summit) are:
        • July (62 activities)
        • August (43 activities)
        • October (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Needles (Summit)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Needles (Summit)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Needles (Summit). The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Needles (Summit)?
        Needles (Summit) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,271 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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