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1.4 miles
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:13:54
Avg time
272 ft
Altitude change
8,127 ft
Altitude min
8,414 ft
Altitude max
8,142 ft
Altitude start
8,415 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
545 ft
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat
00:13:54
Avg time

WOW (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38430 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5371 in E-Biking
    • #72509 in Trail Running
    • #37122 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

The upper extension further extends the WOW trail as it makes its way from the Wasatch State parking lot. It’s beautiful and meandering upper elevation section has a slight climb to it and mostly chill except for just a couple playful moves.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Trail is 30 to 35 inches wide and mostly on camber. One or two technical rock Gardens might give some riders pause. There are a couple sections with mild exposure.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 303 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,696 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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WOW (Upper) Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Denver)
Aug 15, 2026
One or two muddy spots but great other than that
Jul 29, 2026 @ 5:36pm (America/Denver)
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Boise)
Jul 5, 2026
Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver)
Jul 2, 2026
Trimmed all side veg, filled badger/rodent holes in trail tread. Trail buffed top to bottom.
Jun 27, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Denver)
Jun 27, 2026
Big hole, takes up half of the trail
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.45 (15 votes)
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        Directions to wow-upper trailhead (40.583610, -111.505450)

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        Routes with this trail

        4.4 15 miles 2,663 ft 2 Loop
        Ride up the road from parking to top of trail and on back down to parking.
        5.0 12 miles 449 ft 11
        Great ride with a little jump line at the end to put a smile on your face. Mellow DH covered by trees for...
        12 miles 371 ft 3 Shuttled
        Complete Upper WOW and WOW with a bonus and back to the car. Park at:...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About WOW (Upper)

        Where is WOW (Upper) located?
        WOW (Upper) is located in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, Utah, United States. It is part of the Wasatch Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58361, -111.50545.
        How hard is WOW (Upper)?
        WOW (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for WOW (Upper)?
        WOW (Upper) has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,127 ft to 8,414 ft.
        Is WOW (Upper) a point to point trail?
        WOW (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is WOW (Upper)?
        WOW (Upper) is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on WOW (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on WOW (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride WOW (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride WOW (Upper) are:
        • July (274 activities)
        • June (160 activities)
        • September (132 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access WOW (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to WOW (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride WOW (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride WOW (Upper). The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is WOW (Upper)?
        WOW (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 7,419 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,228 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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