more stats
3,419 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:01:54
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
8,449 ft
Altitude min
8,536 ft
Altitude max
8,463 ft
Altitude start
8,448 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1,841 ft
Distance climb
1,302 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:01:54
Avg time

Shaffer Fork Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    American Fork Canyon
    Cedar Hills, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #727
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 20 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #415851 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #219635 in E-Biking
    • #408425 in Trail Running
    • #303861 in Hiking
    • #5459 in Dirtbiking
    • #6159 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #31652 in Horseback
    • #53885 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,905 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,759 in E-Biking
    • #6,253 in Trail Running
    • #5,565 in Hiking
    • #547 in Dirtbiking
    • #734 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #1,276 in Horseback
    • #1,150 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

Crappy old ATV track

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to shaffer-fork-loop trailhead (40.513880, -111.586800)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shaffer Fork Loop located?
      Shaffer Fork Loop is located in American Fork Canyon, Cedar Hills, Utah, United States. It is part of the American Fork Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.51388, -111.5868.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shaffer Fork Loop?
      Shaffer Fork Loop has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,449 ft to 8,536 ft.
      ▼ Is Shaffer Fork Loop a point to point trail?
      Shaffer Fork Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shaffer Fork Loop?
      Shaffer Fork Loop is 3,419 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shaffer Fork Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shaffer Fork Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shaffer Fork Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shaffer Fork Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shaffer Fork Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Shaffer Fork Loop is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 3,419 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Shaffer Fork Loop?
      Shaffer Fork Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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