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3.4 miles
Distance
409 ft
Climb
-415 ft
Descent
00:30:04
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
6,653 ft
Altitude min
6,902 ft
Altitude max
6,674 ft
Altitude start
6,670 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,025 ft
Distance flat
00:30:04
Avg time

Wile E. Canyon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Ridge
    Heber City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 90 in Nordic Skiing
    • 70 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102593 in E-Biking
    • #134018 in Trail Running
    • #93536 in Hiking
    • #16051 in Snowshoeing
    • #7001 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #10272 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2713 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #410 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,214 in E-Biking
    • #2,955 in Trail Running
    • #2,135 in Hiking
    • #94 in Snowshoeing
    • #18 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #124 in Nordic Skiing
    • #47 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Jordanelle Ridge Trail System

Counterclockwise is the recommended direction but it's a fun ride either direction. It's more green than blue. The character of this trails changes several times as you ride, open sagebrush country, Gamble Oak groves, Maple and aspen forest and finally a barren rock shelf. It has some fun, twisty bermed corner sections and a jump or two. It is uphill to the back of the canyon either way you go around with 400 ft of vertical gain. It’s 4 miles round trip from the parking lot but if you take the Leghorn Cutoff it is only 3 miles.

Access Info

This trail is on private property. Please respect the signs, the trail and the land so it remains open to everyone.

Tags
BermsCanyonJumpsTight and twisty

Trail Supporters

  • Ken McCarthy
    since 2021
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8.8 km average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 11.4 km avg distance
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  • 357 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Wile E. Canyon Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:13pm (America/Denver)
Sep 20, 2026
 As of noon today, 90% of the loop was perfect after the rain on Fri/Sat. At the end of the loop, in the rocky section on your way back out towards...
Aug 15, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Denver)
Aug 15, 2026
Jun 6, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Denver)
Jun 6, 2026
Thanks to Wasatch Trail Foundation this loop is rideable again! They have redirected the trail around the construction zone and connected it back...
Jun 3, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Denver)
Jun 3, 2026
Completed handowrk on reroute due to trail lost from construction. Completed saw work for new corridor for Wile E. Canyon Connect reroute. Began...
Jun 2, 2026 @ 2:42pm (America/Denver)
Jun 2, 2026
Volunteers from WTF began saw work for reroute due to lost trail from construction.
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on Sep 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.6 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 43%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      carebear80 carebear80
      Super fun. Especially it you stop and climb Suffering suchatash and ride down from to top.
      Kacer10
      This is most fun ridden counter clockwise for sure. More downhill flow that way.
      mmj61
      The sign at the beginning of the loop says to the right is the “recommended direction”, CCW. We rode a short section then turned right on What’s up doc to make a short loop with Coyote and Looney tunes. All of what we saw was very smooth and flowy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wile E. Canyon Loop located?
      Wile E. Canyon Loop is located in Jordanelle Ridge, Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Jordanelle Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58904, -111.38649.
      ▼ How hard is Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Wile E. Canyon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Wile E. Canyon Loop has 409 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 415 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,653 ft to 6,902 ft.
      ▼ Is Wile E. Canyon Loop a point to point trail?
      Wile E. Canyon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Wile E. Canyon Loop is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wile E. Canyon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wile E. Canyon Loop are:
      • May (30 activities)
      • September (27 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wile E. Canyon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wile E. Canyon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Wile E. Canyon Loop. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wile E. Canyon Loop?
      Wile E. Canyon Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,399 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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