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3,091 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
5,118 ft
Altitude min
5,232 ft
Altitude max
5,161 ft
Altitude start
5,118 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
1,119 ft
Distance climb
1,732 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time

Rosecrest Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain
    Herriman, Utah
  • AKA
    Juniper Crest Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #91580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75027 in E-Biking
    • #131530 in Trail Running
    • #81359 in Hiking
    • #1206 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Herriman City

The Juniper Crest loop is 4.8 miles, with a connection to the unfinished Firebreak Trail. In this area there are multiple old four-wheeler trails that cross, plus a couple of shortcuts and connectors. For your first ride, it's best to start at the connector just south of the church on Juniper Crest Drive and ride the loop counterclockwise.
This is what you're looking for. Just to the right of this photo is the church. As you start out, be sure to quickly veer right on singletrack uphill, leaving the old ATV path along the road.

The trail has about 300 feet of elevation change over the course of the loop. The church trailhead starts at mid-altitude and climbs to the loop. So you'll have an initial climb of 150 vertical feet, then as you close the loop you'll climb the whole 300 before dropping back down to Juniper Crest Drive. Overall climbing will be about 600 vertical feet.

Near the south end of the loop, we're seeing Lone Peak and Timpanogos towering over Traverse Ridge.

The trail is an easy ride. There's nothing tricky. After the initial climb from the church, fork left to get onto the loop at mile 0.3. The trail will head southeast along the edge of the mountains. Ignore any crossing dirt roads.
At 1.7 miles, the trail descends a wash down to Juniper Crest (mile 2.4). (There's no connection here, the trail simply rides along the fence for a short distance.)

The trail then turns and climbs along a shallow canyon back up to the homes of Herriman. As you approach houses, keep to the right at a trail fork at mile 3.4. (The left path goes to the work area at the current end of Juniper Crest as of 2014 and is -- temporarily -- being used as an alternate access point.)
Climbing northwest back toward the homes.

Turn left on the paved path at mile 3.6, climbing uphill. Pass under Juniper Crest to singletrack and keep climbing straight-ish uphill. Keep straight as you pass a connector on the left at mile 4.1.
After the trail veers left on steeper slope, you'll arrive at a 4-way at mile 4.3. To complete the loop, keep straight and level as a trail heads uphill (Firebreak) on your right and another trail angles to the left downhill (see map).

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rosecrest Bench

        ▼ Where is Rosecrest Bench located?
        Rosecrest Bench is located in South Mountain, Herriman, Utah, United States. It is part of the South Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.47661, -112.00963.
        ▼ How hard is Rosecrest Bench?
        Rosecrest Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rosecrest Bench?
        Rosecrest Bench has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,118 ft to 5,232 ft.
        ▼ Is Rosecrest Bench a point to point trail?
        Rosecrest Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rosecrest Bench?
        Rosecrest Bench is 3,091 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rosecrest Bench?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rosecrest Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rosecrest Bench?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rosecrest Bench are:
        • October (12 activities)
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        • July (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rosecrest Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rosecrest Bench?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Rosecrest Bench. The trail is 3,091 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rosecrest Bench?
        Rosecrest Bench is a moderately popular trail. There have been 747 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 834 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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