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3,150 ft
Distance
-290 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-289 ft
Altitude change
8,442 ft
Altitude min
8,733 ft
Altitude max
8,733 ft
Altitude start
8,445 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-40.6%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
2,740 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

Payroll Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Deer Valley Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105800 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Deer Valley Resort

A hidden little Downhill Only jem. You have to navigate the T&G and Corvair trails to connect to this fun trail. The beginning starts with some little bumps that you can double up, followed by some buff berms. One berm has a rocky drop right as you exit. A few more rock drops and then you have the option of dropping out on the Road to Ruby connector or take a left down an embedded rocky garden and hit the switch backs down the gully.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB DBL Black Rating: Expert trail features not suitable for some adaptive equipment

Upper payroll is a GREAT TIME. 30” wide with great berms and on camber rollies. Mid trail there are (2) drops that went - some skidding involved. Expert riders on appropriate equipment will enjoy. Lower gully portion was not ridden. Exited on Road to Ruby.

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 24 miles avg distance
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Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Denver)
Jun 9, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Denver)
Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:51am (America/Denver)
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Oct 13, 2025 @ 8:04am (America/Denver)
Oct 13, 2025
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Aug 30, 2025 @ 9:44am
Aug 30, 2025
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        Directions to payroll trailhead (40.610360, -111.510510)
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        Trail Products

        4.4 ★★★★★
        16 Ratings
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        4 ★ 31%
        3 ★ 6%
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        Ajrs269
        first time on it, but the trail feels kind of ruined by construction. It's a few steep loose dirt switchbacks before the real trail starts. A shame because the short section of real trail is sweet.
        todd todd
        I agree, I changed it. This trail was added before it opened and was slated as a DH only trail, so it was automatically made red (double diamond). But for a DH trail, it is not crazy difficult
        scott-townes scott-townes
        I wouldn't consider this a double black by any means. If you're a solid intermediate and have basic jump skills, you can rip this trail no issue. Its insanely fun and easy to shuttle or pedal up to do multiple laps.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Payroll located?
        Payroll is located in Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Deer Valley Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61036, -111.51051.
        ▼ How hard is Payroll?
        Payroll is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Payroll?
        The trail has 290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,442 ft to 8,733 ft.
        ▼ How long is Payroll?
        Payroll is 3,150 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Payroll?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Payroll. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Payroll? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Payroll are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Payroll?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Payroll. The trail is 3,150 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Payroll?
        Payroll is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2,032 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,035 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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