more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-328 ft
Descent
00:06:29
Avg time
-319 ft
Altitude change
6,809 ft
Altitude min
7,139 ft
Altitude max
7,128 ft
Altitude start
6,808 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
4,695 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:06:29
Avg time

Somewhere Elks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Round Valley
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35308 in Trail Running
    • #50563 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Excellent downhill, flowy turns, just a tiny splash of tech but fast. Nothing too difficult, but a few turns can be a bit rocky with embedded rocks. This is a fun challenge to ride up as well, so when going down expect uphill traffic. This section is usually downhill for most of the local loops though.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 13 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 330 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,722 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Somewhere Elks Trail Reports

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on Apr 19, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.73 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to somewhere-elks trailhead (40.690180, -111.481690)

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      3:40 | 315 | Mar 16, 2015 , Park City

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      calvinoid calvinoid
      Going downhill: tight rocky and loose turns. A little but of flow, but it’s hard to link up the turns. Definitely a challenge (for me).
      corvind
      Not worth the climb. Some punchy rocky sections. Definitely better for downhill with some minor technical sections.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Somewhere Elks located?
      Somewhere Elks is located in Round Valley, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Round Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.69018, -111.48169.
      How hard is Somewhere Elks?
      Somewhere Elks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Somewhere Elks?
      Somewhere Elks has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,809 ft to 7,139 ft.
      Is Somewhere Elks a point to point trail?
      Somewhere Elks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Somewhere Elks?
      Somewhere Elks is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Somewhere Elks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Somewhere Elks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Somewhere Elks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Somewhere Elks are:
      • August (139 activities)
      • June (127 activities)
      • May (126 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Somewhere Elks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Somewhere Elks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Somewhere Elks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Somewhere Elks. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Somewhere Elks?
      Somewhere Elks is a very popular trail. There have been 7,942 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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