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4,341 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:09:56
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
8,043 ft
Altitude min
8,220 ft
Altitude max
8,220 ft
Altitude start
8,045 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
394 ft
Distance climb
3,317 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:09:56
Avg time

Ripple (Section 1) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Deer Valley Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6288 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Deer Valley Resort

Latest 2023 addition to the Bike park, provides a full green downhill flow trail to get back to Snow Park.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Trail is super wide, flowy and very adaptive friendly. Mild off-camber across ski runs. Most aRiders can ride this solo with confidence.

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  • 9 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 171 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 640 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 6:07pm (America/Boise)
Jul 28, 2026
 Rocky, segment 2 would inspire more confidence for beginners
Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Denver)
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Apr 16, 2026
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Oct 13, 2025 @ 8:05am (America/Denver)
Oct 13, 2025
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        Directions to ripple-section-1 trailhead (40.626860, -111.486140)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ripple (Section 1)

        ▼ Where is Ripple (Section 1) located?
        Ripple (Section 1) 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 40.62686, -111.48614.
        ▼ How hard is Ripple (Section 1)?
        Ripple (Section 1) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripple (Section 1)?
        Ripple (Section 1) has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 194 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,043 ft to 8,220 ft.
        ▼ Is Ripple (Section 1) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ripple (Section 1) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Ripple (Section 1)?
        Ripple (Section 1) is 4,341 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripple (Section 1)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ripple (Section 1). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Ripple (Section 1)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripple (Section 1) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ripple (Section 1)?
        The estimated time to ride Ripple (Section 1) is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 4,341 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Ripple (Section 1)?
        Ripple (Section 1) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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