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1.3 miles
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-497 ft
Descent
00:38:10
Avg time
-383 ft
Altitude change
9,695 ft
Altitude min
10,092 ft
Altitude max
10,081 ft
Altitude start
9,698 ft
Altitude end
-5.646%
Grade
-22.074%
Grade max
27.445%
Grade min
1,642 ft
Distance climb
4,957 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:38:10
Avg time

Upper Setting Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Uintas
    Kamas, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #238
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #165845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4248 in Trail Running
    • #13764 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,205 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #73 in Trail Running
    • #448 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

Also referred to the connecting trail Erickson Basin, this is actually the more difficult upper portion of Upper Setting Trails.

This trail is extremely difficult to climb and extremely fun to descend. We climbed from Smith and Morehouse trail. More than half of the climb involved some hike a bike up loose baby head strewn rugged trail. There were no down trees but very rugged over grown trail. Summiting to the Shingle Creek lake is very worth the trek. Refreshing and peaceful; the lake is very inviting. We turned downhill from there and it’s a rowdy, rocky, low-medium speed tech party all the way back to Ledgefork campground trailhead. Several creek crossings. The downhill is rated Extremely difficult because of the tech and lack of cell service. Your on your own out here. This trail is wild. Looking to escape the buff trails and crowds of park city? Took us 4.5 hours to climb up and 1 hour to descend.

Access Info

Smith and Morehouse trail starts at Ledgefork campground. Follow signs for Erickson basin and shingle creek lake.

Disclaimer

this trail is hard and will push you

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      This section of the trail is more like a black

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Setting located?
      Upper Setting is located in Western Uintas, Kamas, Utah, United States. It is part of the Western Uintas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.68348, -111.06715.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Setting?
      Upper Setting is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 5.646%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Setting?
      Upper Setting has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 497 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,695 ft to 10,092 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Setting a point to point trail?
      Upper Setting is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Upper Setting?
      Upper Setting is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Setting?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Setting. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Setting? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Setting are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Setting?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Upper Setting. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Setting?
      Upper Setting is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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