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1,345 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
00:04:41
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
5,080 ft
Altitude min
5,198 ft
Altitude max
5,080 ft
Altitude start
5,194 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
36.9%
Grade min
1,312 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
00:04:41
Avg time

The U Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

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AI Generated Description

The U is a 1,345 ft moderately popular paved path trail located near Salt Lake City Utah. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 219 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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on Apr 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.36 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      IamZOSO
      This isn't paved at all but is mostly loose gravel.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The U located?
      The U is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.7769, -111.84009.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The U?
      The U has 117 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,080 ft to 5,198 ft.
      ▼ Is The U a point to point trail?
      The U is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is The U?
      The U is 1,345 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The U?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The U. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The U? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The U are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The U?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The U. The trail is 1,345 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The U?
      The U is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,968 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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