more stats
3,133 ft
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:06:35
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
6,020 ft
Altitude min
6,137 ft
Altitude max
6,020 ft
Altitude start
6,109 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
2,257 ft
Distance climb
512 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:06:35
Avg time

Upper Crop Circle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Lindon Nature Park
    Lindon, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #317
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #95391 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119919 in E-Biking
    • #143356 in Trail Running
    • #338155 in Hiking
    • #9832 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,618 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,527 in E-Biking
    • #3,231 in Trail Running
    • #5,993 in Hiking
    • #28 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Crop Circle 1 and 2 are pretty much the same. Tight turns, easy to climb but slow. All the same gear up or down, makes you wonder if a singlespeeder created this entire section.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 322 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on May 17, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Kstobler
      This upper crop circle is the most fun and the easiest of the loops.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Crop Circle located?
      Upper Crop Circle 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 40.34948, -111.68048.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Crop Circle?
      Upper Crop Circle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Crop Circle?
      Upper Crop Circle has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,020 ft to 6,137 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Crop Circle a point to point trail?
      Upper Crop Circle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Crop Circle?
      Upper Crop Circle is 3,133 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Crop Circle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Crop Circle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Crop Circle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Crop Circle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Crop Circle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Crop Circle. The trail is 3,133 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Crop Circle?
      Upper Crop Circle is a very popular trail. There have been 2,212 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,520 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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