more stats
4,820 ft
Distance
-263 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
-265 ft
Altitude change
5,797 ft
Altitude min
6,062 ft
Altitude max
6,062 ft
Altitude start
5,797 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
4,623 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time

Yellow Fork (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yellow Fork
    Herriman, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #116109 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79646 in Trail Running
    • #72560 in Hiking
    • #25391 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,075 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,703 in Trail Running
    • #1,732 in Hiking
    • #1,081 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun section that is often overlooked, but provides some fun technical sections.

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    BLM
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 69 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 544 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Yellow Fork (Lower) Trail Reports

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Aug 5, 2026 @ 1:48pm (America/Denver)
Aug 5, 2026
 They have recently closed the parallel trail, Yellow Fork, diverting all traffic to Dan's Hill. They have widened Dan's a bit, but with all the...
May 19, 2026 @ 10:46pm (America/Denver)
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Mar 27, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Denver)
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Oct 25, 2025 @ 11:16am (America/Boise)
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Status:
on Aug 5, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to yellow-fork-lower trailhead (40.471260, -112.109750)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      ino5VQ
      Can we please ban horses from bike trails? What benefit does it give to society that 3 people riding horses can destroy an entire trail for months?
      ChrisWeintz
      Light mud. Likely the kadt weekend of the year!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Fork (Lower) located?
      Yellow Fork (Lower) is located in Yellow Fork, Herriman, Utah, United States. It is part of the Yellow Fork trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.47126, -112.10975.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      Yellow Fork (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,797 ft to 6,062 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow Fork (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Yellow Fork (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      Yellow Fork (Lower) is 4,820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Fork (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yellow Fork (Lower) are:
      • June (45 activities)
      • July (42 activities)
      • August (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Fork (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Fork (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Yellow Fork (Lower). The trail is 4,820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Fork (Lower)?
      Yellow Fork (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 4,237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,625 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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