more stats
3,976 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
-215 ft
Altitude change
8,745 ft
Altitude min
8,960 ft
Altitude max
8,960 ft
Altitude start
8,747 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
3,104 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:06:31
Avg time

Three Candles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Park City Mountain Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 70 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55571 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138283 in Trail Running
    • #119313 in Hiking
    • #273 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #982 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,072 in Trail Running
    • #2,673 in Hiking
    • #36 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Great connection between the yurt intersection and keystone://www.trailforks.com/trails/keystone-137624988/]keystone[/L]. Most often ridden as a climb.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Trail is generally 28 to 40 inches wide, and on camber. There are some tighter switchbacks which may require 3 point turns. no objective hazards exist.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 768 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 3,427 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Three Candles Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:01pm (America/Boise)
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 7, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/Boise)
Sep 7, 2026
New Trestle is amazing, fantastic work by PCMR and Mountain Trails. PC got rain overnight. The trail was dry with the exception of small puddles...
Sep 2, 2026 @ 8:49pm (America/Denver)
Sep 2, 2026
You'll glide with ease on Three Candles
Jul 14, 2026 @ 5:12pm (America/Boise)
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 10, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Boise)
Jul 10, 2026
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to three-candles trailhead (40.628400, -111.525320)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Three Candles located?
      Three Candles is located in Park City Mountain Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Park City Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.6284, -111.52532.
      ▼ How hard is Three Candles?
      Three Candles is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Candles?
      Three Candles has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,745 ft to 8,960 ft.
      ▼ How long is Three Candles?
      Three Candles is 3,976 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Candles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Candles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Three Candles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Candles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Candles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Three Candles. The trail is 3,976 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Three Candles?
      Three Candles is a very popular trail. There have been 20,995 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,177 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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