more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15816 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt 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

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 127 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Popperton Loop Trail Reports

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May 26, 2026 @ 7:37pm (America/Boise)
May 26, 2026
 Tall grass
Mar 17, 2026 @ 5:32pm (America/Boise)
Mar 17, 2026
 less sun exposed than the "pop" loops so not quite as dry, but may dry out further
Jan 20, 2026 @ 12:15pm (America/Denver)
Jan 20, 2026
Nov 2, 2025 @ 10:27am (America/Boise)
Nov 2, 2025
Oct 25, 2025 @ 5:27pm (America/Denver)
Oct 25, 2025
 Good to go for now
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on May 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:36 | 67 | Apr 24, 2025 , Salt Lake City
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      0:44 | 125 | May 1, 2021 , Salt Lake City
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      DakotaHobbs
      Fun track to learn on. I recommend doing this before big pop and lil pop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Popperton Loop?
      Popperton Loop is 1,591 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popperton Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Popperton Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Popperton Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popperton Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Popperton Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Popperton Loop. The trail is 1,591 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Popperton Loop?
      Popperton Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,826 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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