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1.4 miles
Distance
-332 ft
Descent
00:09:02
Avg time
-333 ft
Altitude change
6,648 ft
Altitude min
6,981 ft
Altitude max
6,981 ft
Altitude start
6,647 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
16 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:09:02
Avg time

Sparky Loop, Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Clark Ranch
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Adaptive Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25274 in E-Biking
    • #159427 in Trail Running
    • #150566 in Hiking
    • #12758 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #219 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3998 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #121 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #321 in E-Biking
    • #3,838 in Trail Running
    • #3,602 in Hiking
    • #128 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #31 in Adaptive Biking
    • #46 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Park City

Wide, smooth, easy, one-way trail that meanders through the high desert sagebrush south from the Trailhead to the scrub oak covered hills south of the trailhead and just east of Highway 40. Packed clay soils, very few rocky sections. Use this trail to access and do counter-clockwise laps on the Bikes-Only DH trails Cousin Eddie and Family Truckster.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

The section on the lower terrain is all at least 42” wide with easy switchbacks and no off-camber sections. The downhill portion seems narrower than it is because it's overgrown.

Tags
BermsDesertFamily friendlyJumpsRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 201 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 520 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Oct 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Fantastic "green" rated trail, which is perfect for introducing light tech to kids, beginners, and novice riders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sparky Loop, Down located?
      Sparky Loop, Down is located in Clark Ranch, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Clark Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.65834, -111.45379.
      ▼ How hard is Sparky Loop, Down?
      Sparky Loop, Down is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sparky Loop, Down?
      The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,648 ft to 6,981 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sparky Loop, Down?
      Sparky Loop, Down is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sparky Loop, Down?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sparky Loop, Down. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sparky Loop, Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sparky Loop, Down are:
      • June (95 activities)
      • September (86 activities)
      • July (84 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sparky Loop, Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sparky Loop, Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sparky Loop, Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Sparky Loop, Down. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sparky Loop, Down?
      Sparky Loop, Down is a very popular trail. There have been 1,687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,911 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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