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2.4 miles
Distance
-1,178 ft
Descent
00:09:52
Avg time
-1,178 ft
Altitude change
7,712 ft
Altitude min
8,890 ft
Altitude max
8,890 ft
Altitude start
7,713 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-54.3%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:09:52
Avg time
Big Ern Details
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Riding AreaPowder Mountain Resort
Eden, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune-Oct
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Gap Jump
Big Ern is an intermediate flow trail that features berms, rollers, and jumps on a wide and smooth trail surface. While there are no mandatory gaps on this trail, it does require enough confidence to ride at speed, up and down steeper lips and landings. Big Ern is a high-speed trail that starts off with big berms and larger rollers as it weaves in and out of the trees. After finding your groove on the face and smooth upper section of Big Ern, the trail will begin to flatten out right underneath the lift. This is a perfect place to pull off and give yourself a break before heading into the lower jump section. Starting again, the first few jumps appear and give you a good understanding of what lies ahead. The trail begins to twist, turn, and ungulate through the woods with a series of tabletops, step downs, step ups, and berms. Cross the road and continue the flow. Even more jumps and features await. The lower half of Big Ern picks up in speed and begins to add even more features in addition to what you’ve already seen. There are hips, tabletops, step downs, and massive berms to keep you entertained right up until the moment you spot the lift.
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Powder Mountain Bike Park Ticket Required
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THIS TRAIL IS DOWNHILL ONLY and ONLY DURING OPERATING HOURS. LIFT TICKET REQUIRED -
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(41.370030, -111.764340)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Ern
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Where is Big Ern located?
Big Ern is located in Powder Mountain Resort, Eden, Utah, United States. It is part of the Powder Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.37003, -111.76434.
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How hard is Big Ern?
Big Ern is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Ern?
The trail has 1,178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,712 ft to 8,890 ft.
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Is Big Ern a point to point trail?
Yes, Big Ern is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
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