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3.9 miles
Distance
1,124 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
01:08:30
Avg time
1,084 ft
Altitude change
7,244 ft
Altitude min
8,337 ft
Altitude max
7,244 ft
Altitude start
8,330 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
44.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,425 ft
Distance down
2,497 ft
Distance flat
01:08:30
Avg time
Needles Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSnowbasin Resort
Huntsville, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#88976 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
The most popular run on Snowbasin; this is a pretty hard blue and will really challenge newer riders. But because it is lift-fed, you can expect to see a fair number of nuggets trying to work their way down. But take your time and take in the scenic views of Pineview Reservoir far below.
There are some really challenging rock-garden drops right off the lift, and the overall terrain and geology of the mountain means that there will be rocks a'plenty to deal with on your way down. A few extra pounds of tire pressure is a good idea. Also, because of the amount of traffic, the trail can become very dusty during dryer seasons.
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- 3 rides
- 26 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
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- 281 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(41.196890, -111.852040)
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Where is Needles located?
Needles is located in Snowbasin Resort, Huntsville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Snowbasin Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.19689, -111.85204.
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How hard is Needles?
Needles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Needles?
Needles has 1,124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,244 ft to 8,337 ft.
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Is Needles a point to point trail?
Needles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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