more stats
4.6 miles
Distance
2,630 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
02:56:05
Avg time
2,543 ft
Altitude change
7,063 ft
Altitude min
9,650 ft
Altitude max
7,063 ft
Altitude start
9,606 ft
Altitude end
10.534%
Grade
-21.26%
Grade max
41.093%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
503 ft
Distance flat
02:56:05
Avg time

Yellow Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Uintas
    Kamas, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #210063 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158570 in Trail Running
    • #10546 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,631 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,787 in Trail Running
    • #360 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

This trail starts out as an old ATV trail, with lots of loose gravel and rocks. Then, it becomes single track with some rock gardens. Once you reach the first bridge, this trail turns into a "hike-a-bike" trail, and isn't recommended for uphill travel.

As a hike this is pretty typical in the area, rocky, but a nice balanced ascent. This trail is designated by USFS as Pack and Saddle, and is a popular hike. It gives you a good taste of what the High Uintas are like but it is pretty close to Kamas. Big pines and high altitude lakes typical of the area with a little creek to follow.

Tags
BridgesHike-a-bikeLooseRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Yellow Pine Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2021 @ 10:51am
Jul 16, 2021
 Good water access with Creek from 1 mile to 4 mile followed by the lake at the end.
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on Jul 16, 2021
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Pine located?
      Yellow Pine is located in Western Uintas, Kamas, Utah, United States. It is part of the Western Uintas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.63169, -111.18474.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Pine?
      Yellow Pine is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.534%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Pine?
      Yellow Pine has 2,630 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,063 ft to 9,650 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellow Pine a point to point trail?
      Yellow Pine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Pine?
      Yellow Pine is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Pine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Pine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Pine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 56 minutes to ride Yellow Pine. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Pine?
      Yellow Pine is a very popular trail. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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