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3,684 ft
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
167 ft
Altitude change
4,979 ft
Altitude min
5,171 ft
Altitude max
5,004 ft
Altitude start
5,171 ft
Altitude end
4.531%
Grade
-29.535%
Grade max
53.479%
Grade min
1,901 ft
Distance climb
1,194 ft
Distance down
590 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time

Wild Rick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116892 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122279 in Trail Running
    • #274521 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nobody was maintaining this trail, but Rick's house backs up to it, so he goes out and cuts back the bushes. Tends to still get a bit grown over, despite Rick's efforts.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Nov 10, 2023 @ 10:43am
Nov 10, 2023
 beautiful dirt
Apr 27, 2022 @ 10:21am
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 26, 2022 @ 1:55pm
Apr 26, 2022
 All clear and trail complete to the road
Apr 18, 2022 @ 12:22pm
Apr 18, 2022
Sep 17, 2021 @ 6:39am
Sep 17, 2021
 Little overgrown, but ridable
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on Nov 10, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to wild-rick trailhead (40.827090, -111.906490)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Rick

        ▼ Where is Wild Rick located?
        Wild Rick is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.82709, -111.90649.
        ▼ How hard is Wild Rick?
        Wild Rick is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.531%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wild Rick?
        Wild Rick has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,979 ft to 5,171 ft.
        ▼ Is Wild Rick a point to point trail?
        Wild Rick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wild Rick?
        Wild Rick is 3,684 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wild Rick?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wild Rick. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wild Rick?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wild Rick are:
        • September (7 activities)
        • July (7 activities)
        • June (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Wild Rick? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wild Rick are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Wild Rick?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Wild Rick. The trail is 3,684 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Wild Rick?
        Wild Rick is a moderately popular trail. There have been 669 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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