more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:08:38
Avg time
-79 ft
Altitude change
5,681 ft
Altitude min
5,836 ft
Altitude max
5,824 ft
Altitude start
5,745 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
1,903 ft
Distance climb
3,100 ft
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat
00:08:38
Avg time

The Cinch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Fork Park
    Eden, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21802 in E-Biking
    • #275252 in Trail Running
    • #74843 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

The Cinch is a 4-season trail that can be ridden in either direction. With the reroutes in 2019, The Cinch was rerouted and improved to allow for grooming in the winter and avoid the more technical Mules Shoe.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 220 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,071 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
Status:
on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      20
      Nut Festival Bike Ride
      7 miles • 1,013 ft • 4 •
      NUT Festival Trails Foundation of Northern Utah 2022
      9
      VHS - Silver/Bronze North Fork
      6 miles • 808 ft • 4 • Loop •
      VHS Practice Loop for Silver and Bronze.
      29
      NF Ear and Bicen Loop
      ★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 2,065 ft • 6 •
      North Fork Loop route through 365, Mule Ear, and Bicen and Cutler Twist. 12 miles.
      4.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Cinch located?
      The Cinch is located in North Fork Park, Eden, Utah, United States. It is part of the North Fork Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.37374, -111.91283.
      ▼ How hard is The Cinch?
      The Cinch is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Cinch?
      The Cinch has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,681 ft to 5,836 ft.
      ▼ Is The Cinch a point to point trail?
      The Cinch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Cinch?
      The Cinch is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Cinch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Cinch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Cinch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Cinch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Cinch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Cinch. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Cinch?
      The Cinch is a very popular trail. There have been 4,291 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,977 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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