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1,699 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-92 ft
Altitude change
4,942 ft
Altitude min
5,040 ft
Altitude max
5,033 ft
Altitude start
4,941 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-19.2%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time
Big Pop Details
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Riding AreaSalt Lake City Foothills
Salt Lake City, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#24194 in Mountain Biking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Land OwnerSalt Lake City Parks & Public Lands
Longer Popperton descent. Almost all the fun you can have in 90’ of elevation. Taller berms, more aggressive rollers. Refreshed in spring of 2026.
The grins you’ll get from this trail will remind you of being a kid and ripping the gulley behind your house.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Min 48” wide at all times. Generous turn radii. Great berms with long entrances and exits. No tech features. Little to no exposure. Perfect adaptive flow.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 49 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 272 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to big-pop trailhead
(40.778630, -111.845000)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Pop
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Where is Big Pop located?
Big Pop is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.77863, -111.845.
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How hard is Big Pop?
Big Pop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Pop?
Big Pop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,942 ft to 5,040 ft.
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How long is Big Pop?
Big Pop is 1,699 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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