9.2 miles
Distance
1,451 ft
Climb
-1,451 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4,856 ft
Altitude min
4,856 ft
Altitude start
4,856 ft
Altitude end
-40.4%
Grade max
36.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,491 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Wheeler Canyon Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Eden Utah. This hike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,451 ft with a max elevation of 6,219 ft then descends -1,451 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 19, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 6 min
  • Altitude min
    4,856 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,856 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,856 ft
  • Climb
    1,451 ft
  • Descent
    -1,451 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.4%
  • Grade min
    36.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,491 ft

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Trails in Route

East Fork3 miles
Middle Fork2 miles
Icebox4,869 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Wheeler Canyon.
  2. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  3. Turn left onto East Fork.
  4. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  5. Turn right onto Middle Fork.
  6. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  7. Turn right onto Upper Wheeler Creek.
  8. Continue for 800 meters.
  9. Bear left onto Icebox.
  10. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  11. Walk north on Wheeler Canyon.
  12. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    East Fork
    Jun 13, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Boise)
    Jun 13, 2026
    Icebox
    Jun 13, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Boise)
    Jun 13, 2026
    Middle Fork
    May 19, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/Denver)
    May 19, 2026
    Major Water drainage issue, large mud holes. 99% dry (dust) but people still riding through the mu which blocks the drain exits.
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