more stats
3,743 ft
Distance
246 ft
Climb
00:09:04
Avg time
246 ft
Altitude change
6,859 ft
Altitude min
7,106 ft
Altitude max
6,859 ft
Altitude start
7,106 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
1.1%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
3,681 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
Avg time

Nowhere Elks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Round Valley
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99368 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107631 in Trail Running
    • #121516 in Hiking
    • #18821 in Snowshoeing
    • #18677 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,697 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,310 in Trail Running
    • #2,720 in Hiking
    • #150 in Snowshoeing
    • #519 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Another winner, perfect to connect to from Backslide, just love this run.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 284 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 1,170 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Nowhere Elks Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.58 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Great and fun trail that’s perfect for beginners to practice their turns.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nowhere Elks located?
      Nowhere Elks is located in Round Valley, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Round Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.68567, -111.48642.
      ▼ How hard is Nowhere Elks?
      Nowhere Elks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nowhere Elks?
      Nowhere Elks has 246 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,859 ft to 7,106 ft.
      ▼ Is Nowhere Elks a point to point trail?
      Nowhere Elks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nowhere Elks?
      Nowhere Elks is 3,743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nowhere Elks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nowhere Elks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nowhere Elks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nowhere Elks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nowhere Elks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Nowhere Elks. The trail is 3,743 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nowhere Elks?
      Nowhere Elks is a very popular trail. There have been 5,513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,669 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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