more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
228 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
00:14:10
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
7,189 ft
Altitude min
7,423 ft
Altitude max
7,194 ft
Altitude start
7,192 ft
Altitude end
-24.2%
Grade max
21.4%
Grade min
3,727 ft
Distance climb
3,724 ft
Distance down
656 ft
Distance flat
00:14:10
Avg time

Saddle Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Star Ranch
    Kamas, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47475 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #378474 in Trail Running
    • #130880 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #895 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #6,132 in Trail Running
    • #2,965 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Nice little loop at the top of the climb. Is a nice cross country style ride in either direction. Going down either way is pretty flowy, not big berms, but some good drifty turns and fun little transitions.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Saddle Loop Trail Reports

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on Aug 2, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to saddle-loop-72078 trailhead (40.657630, -111.259230)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,597 ft • 9 • Loop •
      I rode every single trail out there and if I was to go back this would be my ultimate fun loop. I might...
      8 miles • 1,511 ft • 6 • Loop •
      This is one of the best loops at High Star Ranch. The climb is steep and winding with technical terrain to...
      5 miles • 970 ft • 13 • Loop •
      The Old Mini-Enduro course. August 27, 2020
      3.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 14%
      4 ★ 57%
      3 ★ 29%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      mtnsam
      Dry but not very dusty. Lots of shade along the trail. No very steep.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Saddle Loop located?
      Saddle Loop is located in High Star Ranch, Kamas, Utah, United States. It is part of the High Star Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.65763, -111.25923.
      ▼ How hard is Saddle Loop?
      Saddle Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saddle Loop?
      Saddle Loop has 228 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 232 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,189 ft to 7,423 ft.
      ▼ Is Saddle Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Saddle Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Saddle Loop?
      Saddle Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saddle Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Saddle Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Saddle Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saddle Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Saddle Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Saddle Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Saddle Loop?
      Saddle Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,592 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,572 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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