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4,780 ft
Distance
482 ft
Climb
00:12:34
Avg time
482 ft
Altitude change
9,245 ft
Altitude min
9,727 ft
Altitude max
9,245 ft
Altitude start
9,728 ft
Altitude end
10.1%
Grade
2%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
4,780 ft
Distance climb
00:12:34
Avg time

Devils Castle, Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alta Ski Resort
    Alta, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128487 in Trail Running
    • #123490 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes

This trail is awesome. A bit short now with the construction cutting out the bottom. But this little loop takes you around the Albion Basin up against the jagged rocks, and even takes you across some of the rocky sections. It is a steep wide climb if you ride it counter-clockwise. The climb up from the road is not a bad climb and the trail has recently been rerouted a bit at the bottom. I prefer clock-wise for a beautiful clamp and fast descent.

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Jun 17, 2026 @ 6:51pm (America/Denver)
2 days
 Still mud and snow packed, especially above Cecret Connector Road.
Aug 4, 2025 @ 6:25am
Aug 4, 2025
 lower half still closed
Sep 14, 2024 @ 6:01pm
Sep 14, 2024
 Closed below cecret road to Alf’s
Jul 19, 2024 @ 1:10pm
Jul 19, 2024
Sep 1, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Sep 1, 2023
 Doesn't get better!
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Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 4.12 (10 votes)
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        Directions to devils-castle-lower trailhead (40.580340, -111.619640)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Devils Castle, Lower

        ▼ Where is Devils Castle, Lower located?
        Devils Castle, Lower is located in Alta Ski Resort, Alta, Utah, United States. It is part of the Alta Ski Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58034, -111.61964.
        ▼ How hard is Devils Castle, Lower?
        Devils Castle, Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Castle, Lower?
        Devils Castle, Lower has 482 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,245 ft to 9,727 ft.
        ▼ Is Devils Castle, Lower a point to point trail?
        Devils Castle, Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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