more stats
2,021 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
6,548 ft
Altitude min
6,584 ft
Altitude max
6,559 ft
Altitude start
6,565 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
958 ft
Distance climb
804 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Smaug Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Ridge
    Heber City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29274 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108891 in E-Biking
    • #137950 in Trail Running
    • #129935 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #618 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,324 in E-Biking
    • #3,064 in Trail Running
    • #2,934 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Jordanelle Ridge Trail System

This trail provides a nice view of the Heber Valley and an easy tour of the Smaug Hill. It's a good place to have lunch.

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  • Ken McCarthy
    2021 - 2022
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 43.5 km average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 19.6 km avg distance
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  • 266 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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on Aug 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Smaug Loop located?
      Smaug Loop is located in Jordanelle Ridge, Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Jordanelle Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.5672, -111.4109.
      ▼ How hard is Smaug Loop?
      Smaug Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Smaug Loop?
      Smaug Loop has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,548 ft to 6,584 ft.
      ▼ Is Smaug Loop a point to point trail?
      Smaug Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Smaug Loop?
      Smaug Loop is 2,021 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Smaug Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Smaug Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Smaug Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Smaug Loop are:
      • June (55 activities)
      • May (38 activities)
      • October (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Smaug Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smaug Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Smaug Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Smaug Loop. The trail is 2,021 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Smaug Loop?
      Smaug Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 963 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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