more stats
2,021 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:04:05
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
00:04:05
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
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22300 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47348 in E-Biking
    • #80620 in Trail Running
    • #78942 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.

Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

  • Ken McCarthy
    2021 - 2022
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 261 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Aug 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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.
      ▼ 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?
      The estimated time to ride Smaug Loop is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,021 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Smaug Loop?
      Smaug Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 944 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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