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1,680 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
9,590 ft
Altitude min
9,690 ft
Altitude max
9,687 ft
Altitude start
9,590 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
1,486 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Red Pine Rim Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Mill Creek Canyon
    Millcreek, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158264 in Trail Running
    • #158827 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,228 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,776 in Trail Running
    • #4,023 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

A little known loop East of Wasatch Crest Trail, which runs along the upper ridge above Red Pine Lake. This is way more scenic and interesting then the section it bypasses, which runs in the shadows of the trees with 0 view. Red Pine Rim was part of the OG Crest, but it's a HAB climb heading Southbound, so the newer crest section was created (which is ridable both ways), and this section was forgotten for a while. Now it's back, and awesome heading North bound.

This trail is much steeper than Crest proper, it's loose in sections too. Have good tires

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      Directions to red-pine-rim trailhead (40.665990, -111.605080)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      UtahJohn UtahJohn
      A great Crest route is to hit this, then climb back uphill on the main route to Meadows, and take that down.
      hi-dr-nick hi-dr-nick
      If you’re going north absolutely no reason to stay on the normal route, huge views this way
      jmack54
      The smell on this trail is incredible! Plus the views are amazing! I much prefer this route.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Pine Rim located?
      Red Pine Rim is located in Upper Mill Creek Canyon, Millcreek, Utah, United States. It is part of the Upper Mill Creek Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.66599, -111.60508.
      ▼ How hard is Red Pine Rim?
      Red Pine Rim is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Pine Rim?
      Red Pine Rim has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,590 ft to 9,690 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Pine Rim a point to point trail?
      Red Pine Rim is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Pine Rim?
      Red Pine Rim is 1,680 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Pine Rim?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Pine Rim. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Pine Rim?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Pine Rim are:
      • July (62 activities)
      • September (59 activities)
      • August (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Pine Rim? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Pine Rim are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Pine Rim?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Red Pine Rim. The trail is 1,680 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Pine Rim?
      Red Pine Rim is a very popular trail. There have been 2,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,614 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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