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22.6 miles
Distance
1,050 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
02:02:47
Avg time
1,001 ft
Altitude change
5,567 ft
Altitude min
6,588 ft
Altitude max
5,587 ft
Altitude start
6,588 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
19 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,195 ft
Distance flat
02:02:47
Avg time
Rail Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPromontory
Park City, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 15 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Snow GroomingSkating
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Bike TypeAM, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
Compacted ground, you can ride your cyclocross bike on this trail and it is mostly flat as it follows the old railroad. Groomed in the winter for cross country skiing.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Several inaccessible gates.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 58 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 51 miles avg distance
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- 25 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to rail-trail trailhead
(40.963460, -111.416500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rail Trail
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Where is Rail Trail located?
Rail Trail is located in Promontory, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Promontory trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.96346, -111.4165.
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How hard is Rail Trail?
Rail Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Rail Trail?
Rail Trail has 1,050 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,567 ft to 6,588 ft.
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Is Rail Trail a point to point trail?
Rail Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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