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1.3 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:10:22
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
7,753 ft
Altitude min
7,887 ft
Altitude max
7,887 ft
Altitude start
7,753 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
3,589 ft
Distance down
1,736 ft
Distance flat
00:10:22
Avg time

Scandinavian Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bald Mountain Ephraim
    Ephraim, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #5231
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94863 in Trail Running
    • #379902 in Hiking
    • #27146 in Horseback
    • #13736 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #18671 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #959 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,045 in Trail Running
    • #6,166 in Hiking
    • #1,136 in Horseback
    • #139 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #380 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Manti- la Sal National Forest

Scandinavian Trail
The Scandinavian Trail offers a relatively easy ride, perfect for those seeking a smooth and enjoyable mountain biking experience. This scenic trail runs about 300 feet into the forest, paralleling the Willow Creek Road and providing a peaceful ride beneath the trees. From the north end, riders can connect to either the Templar Trail or the Stopwatch Trail to extend their adventure further down the canyon. With its gentle terrain and convenient connections, the Scandinavian Trail is a great option for both beginners and those looking to link multiple trails together.

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Scandinavian Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2025 @ 6:05pm
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Jun 22, 2025 @ 5:05pm
Jun 22, 2025
Signs warning about logging, but trail was great. No active logging going on today at least.
Oct 17, 2023 @ 10:39am
Oct 17, 2023
Jun 18, 2023 @ 2:28pm
Jun 18, 2023
hike-a-bike over several sections ruined by logging. would avoid this segment.
Jun 7, 2023 @ 9:07am
Jun 7, 2023
A large part of the trail is totally impassable due to logging.
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on Aug 21, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scandinavian Trail located?
      Scandinavian Trail is located in Bald Mountain Ephraim, Ephraim, Utah, United States. It is part of the Bald Mountain Ephraim trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.32016, -111.51668.
      ▼ How hard is Scandinavian Trail?
      Scandinavian Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scandinavian Trail?
      Scandinavian Trail has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,753 ft to 7,887 ft.
      ▼ Is Scandinavian Trail a point to point trail?
      Scandinavian Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scandinavian Trail?
      Scandinavian Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scandinavian Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scandinavian Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scandinavian Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scandinavian Trail are:
      • June (10 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Scandinavian Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scandinavian Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scandinavian Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Scandinavian Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scandinavian Trail?
      Scandinavian Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 575 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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