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3,921 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
4,911 ft
Altitude min
4,959 ft
Altitude max
4,913 ft
Altitude start
4,944 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
3,169 ft
Distance climb
440 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
Avg time

Old US-40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 15 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117193 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68198 in E-Biking
    • #122301 in Trail Running
    • #122642 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

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Old US-40 is a 3,921 ft moderately popular white difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Salt Lake City Utah. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 46 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026 @ 2:48pm (America/Denver)
Feb 26, 2026
 if you like gravel adventure, this is the short place
Oct 21, 2024 @ 11:31pm
Oct 21, 2024
May 26, 2022 @ 7:28pm
May 26, 2022
 Rock slide out beyond the BST trailhead is a bit tricky to navigate.
Apr 20, 2022 @ 12:18pm
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Jan 26, 2022 @ 1:58pm
Jan 26, 2022
 I definitely know better than to try a new trail with this kind of contours in geography. This was the best example of “peanut butter” mud I...
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        Directions to old-us40 trailhead (40.712960, -111.802760)
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        1 Review & Comments

        NightRose
        Follows the old road into Parley’s canyon from the paved section of the BST. Chill dilapidated road/gravel mix between Paved BST and Parley’s point TH. Beyond that it’s an out-and-back terminating at the 215/80 junction. This section mixes dirt single track and seriously torn up pavement, and isn’t really worth it. It’s loud, and some of the single track further out is also relatively high-consequence, with a slide onto the highway possible if you slip up.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old US-40

        ▼ Where is Old US-40 located?
        Old US-40 is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.71296, -111.80276.
        ▼ How hard is Old US-40?
        Old US-40 is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old US-40?
        Old US-40 has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,911 ft to 4,959 ft.
        ▼ Is Old US-40 a point to point trail?
        Old US-40 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Old US-40?
        Old US-40 is 3,921 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old US-40?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old US-40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old US-40?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old US-40 are:
        • October (3 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Old US-40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old US-40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Old US-40?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Old US-40. The trail is 3,921 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Old US-40?
        Old US-40 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 520 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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