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597 ft
Distance
-32 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
6,659 ft
Altitude min
6,693 ft
Altitude max
6,693 ft
Altitude start
6,660 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
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The Tar Pits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Trailside Park
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #136310 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DJ, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Season
    Closed when Muddy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

This is a short straight run with 4 evenly spaced flat top jumps. There are two tracks side by side with smaller jumps on the right and a bit larger on the left. It is a good place to learn or just get comfortable jumping your bike.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to the-tar-pits trailhead (40.709330, -111.506000)

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        Trailside Park Jump Line
        0:30 | 357 | Sep 27, 2020 , Park City
        Trailside Park jump line
        0:19 | 338 | Sep 27, 2020 , Park City
        youtuber Trailside jumps with BCpov
        8:08 | 556 | Dec 16, 2018 , Park City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Tar Pits

        ▼ Where is The Tar Pits located?
        The Tar Pits is located in Trailside Park, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Trailside Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.70933, -111.506.
        ▼ How hard is The Tar Pits?
        The Tar Pits is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Tar Pits?
        The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,659 ft to 6,693 ft.
        ▼ Is The Tar Pits a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Tar Pits is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.

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