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1,591 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
4,837 ft
Altitude min
4,861 ft
Altitude max
4,860 ft
Altitude start
4,856 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance climb
801 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time
Popperton Loop Details
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- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaSalt Lake City Foothills
Salt Lake City, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#15816 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerSalt Lake City Parks & Public Lands
Fun little loop with some whoops and berms. There is even a little double rock spot to test skills. This is a great loop to practice with the kids or take a beginner. Not high speed, but you can pedal it fast.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 113 rides
- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to popperton-loop trailhead
(40.777430, -111.849330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Popperton Loop
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Where is Popperton Loop located?
Popperton Loop 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 40.77743, -111.84933.
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How hard is Popperton Loop?
Popperton Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Popperton Loop?
Popperton Loop has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,837 ft to 4,861 ft.
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Is Popperton Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Popperton Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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