4.7 miles
Distance
742 ft
Climb
-738 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
7,365 ft
Altitude min
7,365 ft
Altitude start
7,369 ft
Altitude end
-67.5%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,753 ft
Distance flat

Start on Salamander Flats riding up and around to Pine Hollow, following Ridge Trail down to the Ridge Connector and back to Salamander Flats down.

Detailed Description
Salamander Flats Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near American Fork Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 742 ft with a max elevation of 7,965 ft then descends -738 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 3 trails (newest: Apr 19, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 0 min
  • Altitude min
    7,365 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,365 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,369 ft
  • Climb
    742 ft
  • Descent
    -738 ft
  • Grade max
    -67.5%
  • Grade min
    30.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,753 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Salamander Flat
    Jun 18, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Denver)
    9 hours
    Pine Hollow
    Jun 6, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Denver)
    Jun 6, 2026
    		Trail is bike & moto open now
    Ridge Trail
    May 22, 2026 @ 5:34pm (America/Denver)
    May 22, 2026
    Ridge Connector
    Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Denver)
    Apr 19, 2026
    		This trail is now under the USFS springtime wet trails closure. Closed to everything except hiking.
    Willow Hollow
    Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/Denver)
    Apr 19, 2026
    		This trail is now under the USFS springtime wet trails closure. Closed to everything except hiking.
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