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1,975 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-313 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-307 ft
Altitude change
10,603 ft
Altitude min
10,910 ft
Altitude max
10,910 ft
Altitude start
10,604 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time

Lil' Gritty, Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Brian Head Resort
    Brian Head, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15954 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Fun trail with lots of fast sections of rocks arranged for some rowdy fun. The top has a lot of loose shale with sharp rocks as well. The sections through the trees are fast and fun, with little berms to keep the speed up.

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  • 22 miles average
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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lil' Gritty, Upper

        Where is Lil' Gritty, Upper located?
        Lil' Gritty, Upper is located in Brian Head Resort, Brian Head, Utah, United States. It is part of the Brian Head Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.68359, -112.83552.
        How hard is Lil' Gritty, Upper?
        Lil' Gritty, Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Lil' Gritty, Upper?
        Lil' Gritty, Upper has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 313 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,603 ft to 10,910 ft.
        How long is Lil' Gritty, Upper?
        Lil' Gritty, Upper is 1,975 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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