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5.0 miles
Distance
2,521 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
02:07:58
Avg time
2,368 ft
Altitude change
7,635 ft
Altitude min
10,156 ft
Altitude max
7,635 ft
Altitude start
10,003 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-41.3%
Grade max
113.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
02:07:58
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White Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #1002
  • AKA
    White Pine Lake
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117694 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38937 in Trail Running
    • #488 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

Trail is a very popular hiking route, and is a bit of a wide and steep trail.

As for hiking, it is a beautiful and popular hike. Great views of the valley and of course White Pine Lake. You can also fly fish at the lake.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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White Pine Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/Denver)
May 1, 2026
Snow, mud, and water. Prepare for a slower hike.
Jul 6, 2025 @ 2:27pm
Jul 6, 2025
Trail is mostly dry but still some wet areas. Two snowfields remain on the trail near the top but not a big problem. Note - I think the...
Jun 28, 2025 @ 1:23pm
Jun 28, 2025
Besides the snow near the top, the whole trail is very rideable.
May 22, 2025 @ 10:51am
May 22, 2025
Jun 23, 2023 @ 3:52pm
Jun 23, 2023
From Little Cottonwood Creek the first quarter mile is in a stream of melt water running down the trail. Above that the trail is alternately dry...
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        Directions to white-pine-141353 trailhead (40.574700, -111.680810)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About White Pine

        Where is White Pine located?
        White Pine is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Sandy, Utah, United States. It is part of the Little Cottonwood Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.5747, -111.68081.
        How hard is White Pine?
        White Pine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for White Pine?
        White Pine has 2,521 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,635 ft to 10,156 ft.
        Is White Pine a point to point trail?
        White Pine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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