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2,093 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-359 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-354 ft
Altitude change
251 ft
Altitude min
610 ft
Altitude max
607 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-64.4%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Utter Delight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Carlmont Hills
    Belmont, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88667 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69367 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Season
    All Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Cool, Fast, and Shuttle able.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Feb 7, 2026 @ 1:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 7, 2026
 “CAUTION! TRAIL/DRAINAGE WORK IN PROGRESS ON LOWER SECTION!!!!”
Jun 22, 2025 @ 2:46pm
Jun 22, 2025
 Beware. There is a fair bit of poison oak overhanging the trail at the very bottom where it gets rutted.
Apr 5, 2025 @ 8:06am
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Feb 23, 2025 @ 9:31am
Feb 23, 2025
Jul 4, 2024 @ 1:48am
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        Utter Delight - Belmont, CA
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Utter Delight

        ▼ Where is Utter Delight located?
        Utter Delight is located in Carlmont Hills, Belmont, California, United States. It is part of the Carlmont Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.50363, -122.29549.
        ▼ How hard is Utter Delight?
        Utter Delight is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Utter Delight?
        Utter Delight has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 359 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 251 ft to 610 ft.
        ▼ Is Utter Delight a point to point trail?
        Yes, Utter Delight is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Utter Delight?
        Utter Delight is 2,093 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Utter Delight?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Utter Delight. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Utter Delight?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Utter Delight are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • May (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Utter Delight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Utter Delight are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Utter Delight?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Utter Delight. The trail is 2,093 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Utter Delight?
        Utter Delight is a moderately popular trail. There have been 719 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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