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4,916 ft
Distance
415 ft
Climb
-150 ft
Descent
00:18:52
Avg time
265 ft
Altitude change
5,151 ft
Altitude min
5,533 ft
Altitude max
5,151 ft
Altitude start
5,416 ft
Altitude end
5.39%
Grade
-55.961%
Grade max
107.627%
Grade min
3,508 ft
Distance climb
1,368 ft
Distance down
40 ft
Distance flat
00:18:52
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Skyline Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1273 in Trail Running
    • #2055 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

A difficult climb with some tight turns around trees and you have to hop up some steps. Few rock gardens with switchbacks before the climb to the top.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 19 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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        Directions to skyline-up trailhead (40.765090, -111.821710)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skyline Up

        Where is Skyline Up located?
        Skyline Up is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.76509, -111.82171.
        How hard is Skyline Up?
        Skyline Up is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.39%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Skyline Up?
        Skyline Up has 415 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,151 ft to 5,533 ft.
        Is Skyline Up a point to point trail?
        Skyline Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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