more stats
1,962 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
4,861 ft
Altitude min
4,889 ft
Altitude max
4,866 ft
Altitude start
4,862 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7.3%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
719 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Soft Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valley Vista
    Pleasant Grove, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64567 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3914 in E-Biking
    • #154901 in Trail Running
    • #121553 in Hiking
    • #1389 in Adaptive Biking
    • #117 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,109 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #93 in E-Biking
    • #3,618 in Trail Running
    • #2,723 in Hiking
    • #144 in Adaptive Biking
    • #5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Pleasant Grove City

Great start and warm-up trail. This is the first trail in the trail system to be completed. It is soft dirt that navigates through the brush. Not much vertical, but you can make it a fast ride if you pedal hard. It is a quick loop, that is right off the Murdock Canal trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Bike repair station

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 442 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,766 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Sep 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.52 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 447 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Typical route through Valley Vista. After Tufa, an alternative would be to hit Cowley's Curse again...
      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,691 ft • 15 • Loop •
      This ride starts and ends the Wade Springs Trailhead parking lot. The real singletrack starts and ends at...
      7 miles • 835 ft • 15 • Loop •
      This route is a lollipop that uses Cowley's Curse and Cure but includes The Pit and Hard Rock flow trails....

      Trail Events

      3.3 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 15%
      4 ★ 23%
      3 ★ 46%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★ 8%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Soft Rock located?
      Soft Rock is located in Valley Vista, Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States. It is part of the Valley Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.37962, -111.72828.
      ▼ How hard is Soft Rock?
      Soft Rock is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Soft Rock?
      Soft Rock has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,861 ft to 4,889 ft.
      ▼ Is Soft Rock a point to point trail?
      Yes, Soft Rock is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Soft Rock?
      Soft Rock is 1,962 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Soft Rock?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Soft Rock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Soft Rock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Soft Rock are:
      • July (188 activities)
      • June (185 activities)
      • August (161 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Soft Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Soft Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Soft Rock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Soft Rock. The trail is 1,962 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Soft Rock?
      Soft Rock is a very popular trail. There have been 20,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23,613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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