more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:09:39
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
00:09:39
Avg time

The Cinch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Fork Park
    Eden, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64195 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100045 in E-Biking
    • #140362 in Trail Running
    • #95434 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,103 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,156 in E-Biking
    • #3,154 in Trail Running
    • #2,177 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • 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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 295 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,171 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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The Cinch Trail Reports

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on Nov 6, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Cinch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Cinch are:
      • September (164 activities)
      • August (130 activities)
      • July (120 activities)
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      ▼ 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 10 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 4,501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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