more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
360 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:19:26
Avg time
338 ft
Altitude change
6,646 ft
Altitude min
6,985 ft
Altitude max
6,647 ft
Altitude start
6,985 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
1,234 ft
Distance flat
00:19:26
Avg time

Sparky Loop, UP 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 (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Adaptive Biking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4281 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96230 in E-Biking
    • #158097 in Trail Running
    • #150420 in Hiking
    • #31889 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #459 in Adaptive Biking
    • #12546 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #118 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,074 in E-Biking
    • #3,766 in Trail Running
    • #3,599 in Hiking
    • #375 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #68 in Adaptive Biking
    • #299 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • 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 first section in the flats is all at least 42” wide with easy switchbacks and no off-camber sections. Once you approach the main hill, there are some steep and loose climbing corners where traction loss may be an issue. The second climbing corner especially can be problematic. The straightaways can be rocky and narrow with exposure.

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Tags
BermsDesertFamily friendlyJumpsRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 375 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,166 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Sparky Loop, UP Trail Reports

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Oct 27, 2026 @ 11:58pm (America/Denver)
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/Denver)
Oct 27, 2026
 A few wet spots to watch out for.
Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:46pm (America/Denver)
Sep 20, 2026
Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm (America/Boise)
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:08am (America/Boise)
Aug 15, 2026
 So nice today after the rains-small patches of puddles
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on Oct 27, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.42 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      15
      Sparky's Beginner Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 363 ft • 2 • Loop •
      The Sparky's Beginner loop is a fast and flowy option featuring a gentle grade and wide, smooth...
      27
      Family Truckster Loop
      3 miles • 374 ft • 3 • Loop •
      An intermediate flow trail that is e-bike friendly near Park City!
      15
      Sparky Loop
      3 miles • 362 ft • 2 •
      Sparky Up and Down Loop but it
      4.8 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 82%
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      jmack54
      Rating this strictly as a climbing trail, it's fantastic! Every uphill trail should strive to be like this one. You can just cruise to the top.
      jefrezicus jefrezicus
      According to recent article on KPCW this should be marked ebike friendly right? The other two are marked as such.
      kribinsky
      Unfortunately, there is a sign that says no dogs. I was a bit surprised since most of park city is dog friendly.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sparky Loop, UP located?
      Sparky Loop, UP 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 40.67182, -111.45443.
      ▼ How hard is Sparky Loop, UP?
      Sparky Loop, UP is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sparky Loop, UP?
      Sparky Loop, UP has 360 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,646 ft to 6,985 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sparky Loop, UP?
      Sparky Loop, UP is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sparky Loop, UP?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sparky Loop, UP. 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, UP?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sparky Loop, UP are:
      • June (218 activities)
      • July (189 activities)
      • August (172 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sparky Loop, UP? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sparky Loop, UP?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Sparky Loop, UP. The trail is 1.9 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, UP?
      Sparky Loop, UP is a very popular trail. There have been 3,881 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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