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2,428 ft
Distance
-173 ft
Descent
00:11:30
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
5,744 ft
Altitude min
5,917 ft
Altitude max
5,917 ft
Altitude start
5,745 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
-0.2%
Grade min
2,333 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:11:30
Avg time
Bells Canyon Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBell Canyon
Sandy, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike Allowed
The most technical 2-way section of Bells Canyon. Bikes turn around 20m past the bridge which crosses the stream feeding the reservoir. There is a trail above this to the falls, but above this point it is hike ONLY.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(40.562290, -111.783720)
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Bells Canyon 7 ft
- Lower Bell's Canyon 3,169 ft
- Bell South 3,238 ft
- Lower Bell South 3,238 ft
- Through The Woods 3,310 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bells Canyon
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Where is Bells Canyon located?
Bells Canyon is located in Bell Canyon, Sandy, Utah, United States. It is part of the Bell Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.56229, -111.78372.
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How hard is Bells Canyon?
Bells Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Bells Canyon?
The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,744 ft to 5,917 ft.
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Is Bells Canyon a point to point trail?
Bells Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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