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2.5 miles
Distance
1,860 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:31:36
Avg time
1,806 ft
Altitude change
8,573 ft
Altitude min
10,378 ft
Altitude max
8,573 ft
Altitude start
10,378 ft
Altitude end
13.619%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
183.987%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,304 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:31:36
Avg time

Collins Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alta
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The is a dirt road, very steep and a real grind. It's name is Collins gulch to Germania Pass, and can be used to link up other dirt roads that are equally steep.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Jul 8, 2025 @ 2:24pm
Jul 8, 2025
Jun 25, 2024 @ 7:15pm
Jun 25, 2024
The road is largely covered with packed wet snow, especially above Watson Shelter. Hiking is OK, a lot of it on snow. There are a few hardy...
Sep 1, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Sep 1, 2023
Doesn't get better!
Oct 12, 2022 @ 9:31am
Oct 12, 2022
Fantastic
Jul 8, 2022 @ 6:10am
Jul 8, 2022
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Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to collins-gulch trailhead (40.587590, -111.639090)

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        Routes with this trail

        6 miles 1,826 ft 2
        9 miles 2,442 ft 4
        Start at Collins up and over to Supreme camp-site and down to collins
        5 miles 1,823 ft 2

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Collins Gulch

        Where is Collins Gulch located?
        Collins Gulch is located in Alta, Utah, United States. It is part of the Alta trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58759, -111.63909.
        What is the elevation gain for Collins Gulch?
        Collins Gulch has 1,860 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,573 ft to 10,378 ft.
        Is Collins Gulch a point to point trail?
        Collins Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        How long is Collins Gulch?
        Collins Gulch is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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