more stats
4,916 ft
Distance
415 ft
Climb
-150 ft
Descent
00:16:09
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
00:16:09
Avg time

Skyline Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151925 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49828 in Trail Running
    • #68344 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,834 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,068 in Trail Running
    • #1,645 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags
Rock gardensTight and twisty
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 116 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
Status:
on Mar 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.68 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to skyline-up trailhead (40.765090, -111.821710)

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      13 Reviews & Comments

      ino5VQ
      I KNEW SLC HAD TECH WHY WERE YALL HIDING THIS GAH. Very fun. Ripped this up at the ht this morning
      idahoriversrat idahoriversrat
      We rode counter clockwise; however, either way this ride is not a "must". If you want a brutal workout then this the trail for you.
      uslms uslms
      Recently reworked. The water bar climb is still a grunt and HAB at the fence turn, but the switches have been raked and path to switches widened. The 5 switches remained challenging minus prior ruts (can you clean all 5). Good tech.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Skyline Up?
      Skyline Up is 4,916 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skyline Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skyline Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skyline Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skyline Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skyline Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Skyline Up. The trail is 4,916 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skyline Up?
      Skyline Up is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,803 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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