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1.4 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-219 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
6,704 ft
Altitude min
6,894 ft
Altitude start
6,883 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
3,196 ft
Distance climb
3,356 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat

Painted Bluff Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Reservoir
    Hideout, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #265009 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #333200 in Trail Running
    • #343138 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Painted Bluff Loop is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hideout Utah. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 10, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Bluff Loop

        ▼ Where is Painted Bluff Loop located?
        Painted Bluff Loop is located in Jordanelle Reservoir, Hideout, Utah, United States. It is part of the Jordanelle Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.6314, -111.38168.
        ▼ How hard is Painted Bluff Loop?
        Painted Bluff Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Painted Bluff Loop?
        Painted Bluff Loop has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,704 ft to 6,894 ft.
        ▼ Is Painted Bluff Loop a point to point trail?
        Painted Bluff Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Painted Bluff Loop?
        Painted Bluff Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Painted Bluff Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Painted Bluff Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Painted Bluff Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Painted Bluff Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Painted Bluff Loop?
        Painted Bluff Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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