more stats
1,667 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
6,671 ft
Altitude min
6,743 ft
Altitude max
6,671 ft
Altitude start
6,742 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,407 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

Salamander Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sundance Mountain Resort
    Sundance, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142998 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a new trail that was cut in on the far side of the reservoir. It is a quick ride that provides an alternate rout to Archies Loop.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Salamander Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2024 @ 11:14am
Sep 29, 2024
Aug 18, 2023 @ 1:20pm
Aug 18, 2023
Aug 10, 2023 @ 2:16pm
Aug 10, 2023
 New top section is cut in well, fun little alternate rip.
Jun 15, 2021 @ 10:18am
Jun 15, 2021
May 12, 2021 @ 9:02pm
May 12, 2021
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Status:
on Sep 29, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sep 29, 2017 @ 11:01am
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      2:57 | 273 | May 21, 2015 , Sundance

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      1 Review & Comments

      Kstobler
      This was surprisingly a ton of fun. Not hard, some mild tech roots, but way fun to speed down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salamander located?
      Salamander is located in Sundance Mountain Resort, Sundance, Utah, United States. It is part of the Sundance Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.37929, -111.58101.
      ▼ How hard is Salamander?
      Salamander is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salamander?
      Salamander has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,671 ft to 6,743 ft.
      ▼ Is Salamander a point to point trail?
      Salamander is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Salamander?
      Salamander is 1,667 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salamander?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salamander. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Salamander?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Salamander are:
      • July (6 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Salamander? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salamander are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salamander?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Salamander. The trail is 1,667 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Salamander?
      Salamander is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 510 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 590 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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