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3,886 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
4,848 ft
Altitude min
5,071 ft
Altitude max
5,048 ft
Altitude start
4,848 ft
Altitude end
-5.127%
Grade
-37.604%
Grade max
15.748%
Grade min
327 ft
Distance climb
3,559 ft
Distance down
00:04:50
Avg time

Popperton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

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AI Generated Description

Popperton is a 3,886 ft popular paved path trail located near Salt Lake City Utah. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 155 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,336 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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on Aug 18, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      178
      Dry Creek to Bobsled Loop
      ★ 4.3 • 6 miles • 1,106 ft • 5 • Loop •
      The classic Bobsled loop. Park at Popperton, ride up Dry Creek to the Shoreline Trail (great views of Salt...
      55
      Boy Scout Merit Badge 8 Mile (SLC)
      ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,224 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
      This is a close to the city ride for Boy Scouts attempting to achieve their Mountain Biking Merit Badge....
      178
      Classic BST to Bobsled Loop
      ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,096 ft • 7 • Loop •
      This is it. The classic Bobsled loop. Rated "hard" for the descent, though there are some tough climbing...
      3.3 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 75%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Popperton located?
      Popperton 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 40.77728, -111.83783.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Popperton?
      Popperton has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,848 ft to 5,071 ft.
      ▼ Is Popperton a point to point trail?
      Popperton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Popperton?
      Popperton is 3,886 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popperton?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Popperton. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Popperton? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popperton are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Popperton?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Popperton. The trail is 3,886 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Popperton?
      Popperton is a very popular trail. There have been 14,026 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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