more stats
3.9 miles
Distance
1,124 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:54:26
Avg time
1,084 ft
Altitude change
7,244 ft
Altitude min
8,337 ft
Altitude max
7,244 ft
Altitude start
8,330 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
44.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,425 ft
Distance down
2,497 ft
Distance flat
00:54:26
Avg time

Needles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snowbasin Resort
    Huntsville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104404 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3156 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,821 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #58 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The most popular run on Snowbasin; this is a pretty hard blue and will really challenge newer riders. But because it is lift-fed, you can expect to see a fair number of nuggets trying to work their way down. But take your time and take in the scenic views of Pineview Reservoir far below.

There are some really challenging rock-garden drops right off the lift, and the overall terrain and geology of the mountain means that there will be rocks a'plenty to deal with on your way down. A few extra pounds of tire pressure is a good idea. Also, because of the amount of traffic, the trail can become very dusty during dryer seasons.

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  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles average
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  • 61 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 326 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Aug 9, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.52 (14 votes)
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      Ajrs269
      4 star climb 1.5 star descent. It's a bummer there's not a rewarding downhill after 2 hours of grinding up. This area has so much potential. Snowbasin please build some technical singletrack with progression/alt lines as you expand the bike park. The fat boomers on E-bikes have literally thousands of miles of carpets in the greater Wasangeles metro and no resort is willing to commit the maintenance required for jump lines.
      Etsmith003
      Rode Needles this morning and ran into 3 downed trees across the trail. Be careful going through the Aspens on the strawberry side. Hopefully the crew will get out there soon and clear those out.
      MegaStoke
      The best trail at Snowbasin, but still quite bad.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Needles located?
      Needles 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?
      Needles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needles?
      Needles has 1,124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,244 ft to 8,337 ft.
      ▼ Is Needles a point to point trail?
      Needles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Needles?
      Needles is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Needles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Needles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Needles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Needles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 54 minutes to ride Needles. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Needles?
      Needles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,936 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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