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4,026 ft
Distance
219 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:09:32
Avg time
188 ft
Altitude change
5,270 ft
Altitude min
5,458 ft
Altitude max
5,270 ft
Altitude start
5,459 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
30%
Grade min
2,910 ft
Distance climb
741 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:09:32
Avg time

Sunshine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lindon Nature Park
    Lindon, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #314
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75968 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23621 in E-Biking
    • #104311 in Trail Running
    • #108665 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,272 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #304 in E-Biking
    • #2,242 in Trail Running
    • #2,412 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Commonly referred to as the Sunshine Climb, this is a bit bushwacker, with really tight turns. But not a bad way to climb up to the BST.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 375 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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      Sunshine loop
      3 miles • 358 ft • 15 • Point to Point • Race •
      A short easy loop from dry canyon trail head to a parking lot a little less then a mile away
      3.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 60%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunshine located?
      Sunshine is located in Lindon Nature Park, Lindon, Utah, United States. It is part of the Lindon Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.33923, -111.68073.
      ▼ How hard is Sunshine?
      Sunshine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunshine?
      Sunshine has 219 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,270 ft to 5,458 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sunshine?
      Sunshine is 4,026 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunshine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunshine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunshine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunshine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunshine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Sunshine. The trail is 4,026 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunshine?
      Sunshine is a very popular trail. There have been 3,102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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