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3.4 miles
Distance
409 ft
Climb
-415 ft
Descent
00:36:21
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
00:36:21
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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #11755 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40065 in E-Biking
    • #90776 in Trail Running
    • #36848 in Hiking
  • 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.

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

Trail Supporters
  • Ken McCarthy
    since 2021
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 325 rides
  • Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Wile E. Canyon Loop Trail Reports

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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.
May 29, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Denver)
May 29, 2026
The excavation work has torn up the front section of this loop. It’s hard to distinguish where the switchbacks start, but they are mostly still...
May 25, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Denver)
May 25, 2026
At the bottom of the loop, it appears an excavator intentionally pushed debris onto the trail so as to block it. My buddy and I cleared most of...
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Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wile E. Canyon Loop

        Where is Wile E. Canyon Loop located?
        Wile E. Canyon Loop is located in Coyote Loop, Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Coyote Loop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58955, -111.38871.
        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 416 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 421 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.

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