5.6 miles
Distance
1,106 ft
Climb
-996 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

The top of Bobsled is a challenging piece of trail.

The classic Bobsled loop. Park at Popperton, ride up Dry Creek to the Shoreline Trail (great views of Salt Lake), and drop down Bobsled to 11th Ave, and back to Popperton. Takes about an hour (give or take). A great loop for a quick after-work ride right in the city. Be warned: the climb up Dry Creek might wind you on a full DH bike, but this loop is a dream on a trail bike. Everything is easy-intermediate EXCEPT Bobsled, which is a solid "black diamond" trail (especially the top section). Intermediate/XC riders might prefer to keep going to City Creek.

Detailed Description
Dry Creek to Bobsled Loop is a highly rated 6 mile popular expert route located near Salt Lake City Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,106 ft with a max elevation of 5,856 ft then descends -996 ft.
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29 Reviews & Comments

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N2ComD (Jun 6, 2022 at 5:27)
Trail Bobsled
 Anyone want to get together to do some maintenance? Vegetation needs to be trimmed back on almost the entire thing, large very loose rocks need to be tossed, jumps broken and rutted out.
Very fun trail back in the day, it’s been over 10 years since I have ridden it, and Saturday I crashed 7 times going down it largely due to the above mentioned things.
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gtxo8g (Nov 12, 2021 at 9:42)
Trail Bobsled
 Iconic to salt lake, love I live behind this place.
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MattyRides (Sep 13, 2021 at 10:01)
Trail Bobsled
 Trail is sick, little rutted out at the top, so easy on the brakes, especially up top. This trail has something for everyone, from small doubles and tables to massive gaps you can work up to. Had a blast!
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idj801 (Aug 2, 2021 at 22:18)
Trail Bobsled
 The rut is tough right now. Needs some love.
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Jdquinn95 (Jul 20, 2021 at 10:16)
 Watch for rattlesnakes. Came across them twice this summer here
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gtxo8g (Jun 6, 2021 at 15:38)
 Great trail. A lot of traffic and bike spandex
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gtxo8g (Jun 6, 2021 at 15:37)
Trail Bobsled
 The bob has been rediscovered
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IsntThisNic (May 18, 2021 at 18:24)
 Baby rattler at mile 1.6
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EeSOh0 (Apr 9, 2021 at 16:07)
 It is so fun especially the rock garden.
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EeSOh0 (Apr 9, 2021 at 16:04)
Trail Bobsled
 It is so freakin fun today
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EeSOh0 (Apr 9, 2021 at 16:04)
Trail Bobsled
 It is so freakin fun today
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Ricksterdude52 (Nov 4, 2020 at 20:56)
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sarakyeo (Oct 29, 2020 at 13:11)
 If you lost a jacket on this trail some time between Oct 26-29, 2020, send an email to sarakyeo@yahoo.com and describe the brand, color, and what's in its pockets to get it back!
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MandoUtah (Oct 23, 2020 at 5:42)
Trail Bobsled
 Literally saw a guy riding up the trail today, and no he was not sessioning. Cause why not 2020? He also might have been full spandex ????????‍♂️. Either way, dud got yelled at. Care out there.
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Kdpoulter (Sep 28, 2020 at 21:08)
 Ate it coming down Bobsled
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Apitney (Sep 19, 2020 at 12:33)
 *9/14
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Apitney (Sep 19, 2020 at 12:33)
 Anyone know if this has opened up since Monday’s (9/15) fire?
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JakeArnold (Jul 21, 2020 at 7:41)
Trail Bobsled
 Super fun trail, lots of big and small options for whatever skill level.
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nelsonpd (Mar 29, 2020 at 13:44)
 I thought it was called Dry Creek?
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h0rnyunic0rnie (Nov 7, 2019 at 21:28)
Trail Bobsled
 Rode this trail for the first time today and it is in my top 10 non-lift trails.

Ridiculous, flowy berms, big drops, jumps made out of cars?? What more could you want out of a trail?

Can’t wait to come back here with a few friends and session the lower section.
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andrewdbourne (Aug 5, 2019 at 10:39)
Trail Bobsled
 I’ve never seen so many wasps in 1 spot in my life. Right around the first rut drop in the upper 1/3. I don’t know how I didn’t get stung.
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johncodling (Jul 24, 2019 at 21:48)
Trail Bobsled
 Ran great tonight, didn’t see any bees and jumps are all good. Dust was minimal. ????
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polkadotbiking (Jul 12, 2019 at 13:49)
Trail Bobsled
 Be careful out there, a rider informed me before o dropped in that there was a bunch of wasps around the creek bed. And he wasn’t wrong, there’s a huge swarm that you either need to bomb through or wear long sleeves for. Other than that what a great run.
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Deez54 (Jul 5, 2019 at 18:53)
Trail Bobsled
 If the top wasn't so washed out it'd be a great overall trail. Still gave it a 5 star though. Ready fun, high berms all the way down the gully.
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bad-apple (Jan 3, 2018 at 5:54)
Trail Bobsled
 Most fun trail in the area. Fast half pipe like in the summer, still a blast with 5" of fresh snow (bring a fat bike - like my $360 Mongoose Juneau, cheap but effective).
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berryMonster (Aug 23, 2017 at 20:26)
 The trail is pretty fun. Nothing too crazy except one area with tons of large rocks. Could see how that area would cause some issues. Just noting, it seems most people go up this. It is much more fun going down. So, if going down - be ready to have to slow down in some of the blind corners/turns.
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alexfielder (May 27, 2017 at 17:49)
Trail Bobsled
 Great trail to improve your skills
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alexfielder (Feb 16, 2017 at 18:25)
Trail Bobsled
 This trail is amazing and easy to access. I have yet to do a car jump, but I am anticipating the season to come.
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alekstkach (Aug 8, 2016 at 19:52)
Trail Bobsled
 Every time I ride this I cannot believe it is an in town ride. Amazing and some big features to always push yourself on
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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More Stats for Dry Creek to Bobsled Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    4,848 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,848 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,957 ft
  • Grade
    0.4%
  • Grade max
    -54.6%
  • Grade min
    42.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    745 ft
Avg: 4.35 (9 votes)

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