more stats
4,386 ft
Distance
242 ft
Climb
00:12:52
Avg time
242 ft
Altitude change
9,045 ft
Altitude min
9,287 ft
Altitude max
9,045 ft
Altitude start
9,288 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
4,386 ft
Distance climb
00:12:52
Avg time

Shadow Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Park City Mountain Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 60 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81727 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #146222 in Trail Running
    • #156512 in Hiking
    • #637 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,386 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,320 in Trail Running
    • #3,886 in Hiking
    • #111 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Great scenery above the lake, and actually a pretty good flowing trail when coming down from the Wasatch Crest Access Road.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Trail is 36 - 40” wide with no technical features. Some exposure.

Tags
FlowyLake
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 226 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 1,180 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Shadow Lake Loop Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shadow Lake Loop located?
      Shadow Lake Loop is located in Park City Mountain Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Park City Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61787, -111.54556.
      ▼ How hard is Shadow Lake Loop?
      Shadow Lake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shadow Lake Loop?
      Shadow Lake Loop has 242 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,045 ft to 9,287 ft.
      ▼ Is Shadow Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Shadow Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shadow Lake Loop?
      Shadow Lake Loop is 4,386 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shadow Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shadow Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shadow Lake Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shadow Lake Loop are:
      • July (153 activities)
      • August (126 activities)
      • September (126 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shadow Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shadow Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shadow Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Shadow Lake Loop. The trail is 4,386 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shadow Lake Loop?
      Shadow Lake Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,787 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,688 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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