more stats
2,093 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-359 ft
Descent
00:03:15
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
00:03:15
Avg time

Utter Delight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Carlmont Hills
    Belmont, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57522 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,187 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,244 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    All Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Cool, Fast, and Shuttle able.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsJumpsShuttle accessSkinnies
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 78 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Utter Delight Trail Reports

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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
Apr 5, 2025
Feb 23, 2025 @ 9:31am
Feb 23, 2025
Jul 4, 2024 @ 1:48am
Jul 4, 2024
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on Feb 7, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.61 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to utter-delight trailhead (37.503630, -122.295490)

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      Utter Delight - Belmont, CA
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      2:10 | 1898 | Oct 19, 2020 , Belmont
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      0:12 | 1027 | Jun 8, 2019 , Belmont
      GoPro Hero 2: Utter Delight
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      0:09 | 2573 | Feb 6, 2012 , Belmont
      4.9 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 92%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      piersmargetson
      Rideable. However the trail is very dry and extremely rutted at the bottom. Difficulty is around light black and has some gaps but all have ride arounds. The trail is a steep flow trail but the last section has more steep sections and less jumps.
      shill shill
      Good points, backed up by the voted difficulty (albeit across just 7 votes) . I've updated the difficulty to single black.
      justridingalong1
      +1 on both the difficulty piece (I'd say this is more of a single black jump trail), and also that last chute haha.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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?
      Utter Delight is best visited during: All Year Round.
      ▼ 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 3 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 729 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 802 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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