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Wasatch Over Wasatch

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 4.3 (68)
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“Stunning overlooks through this entire out and back or shuttle will have you saying W.o.W. ”

Ian Buckingham
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10.8

Miles

17.4

KM
Singletrack

8,425' 2,568 m

High

6,201' 1,890 m

Low

319' 97 m

Up

2,521' 768 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

If climbed this is definitely an expert trail with over 2000' elevation gain over loose terrain. If shuttled from the top Parking lot, there is 200' climb then high speeds, loose dirt, some off camber, moderate exposure, and berms-berms-berms on 2'-4' wide singletrack. Once this trail is ridden more, it will become more of an intermediate trail as there are minimal blind corners and overly technical sections.

To begin the out and back drive up SR 222 from Midway, UT toward Wasatch State Park/ Guardsman's Pass. About a 1/4 of a mile past the State Park Campground, there is a dirt pullout and trailhead on the east side of the road, park there. This is called Pine Canyon Trailhead. Cross the road, then the wooden footbridge and keep pedaling up the well-built switchbacks and berms.

If you are going to do W.o.W. trail as a shuttle--which is a must if you are not in top shape-- Continue up SR 222 after the bottom trailhead for about 3.4 miles (You can also drive down from Gaurdsman's or Deer Valley, just get a shuttle car to the bottom).

You'll see 3 concrete barriers on the west side of the road with room for 3 parked cars. Park there, ride past the north side of Hardy Lake (which is probably just a mud puddle) on an old doubletrack road for 0.1 mile and link into the singletrack on the left. The tail weaves up 200 ft on a mellow grade before beginning the descent.

P.S. there is talk of extending tis trail further, so keep your ears to the ground.

Contacts

Local Club: Wasatch Trails Alliance

Land Manager: Utah DNR - Wasatch Mountain State Park

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Ian Buckingham
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  4.3 from 68 votes

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Beautiful fall ride!
Sep 30, 2016 near Midway, UT
Descending the Wasatch Over Wasatch in the height of fall!
Oct 19, 2016 near Midway, UT
Trail marker at intersection with WOW Trail.
Aug 23, 2023 near Midway, UT

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Jun 30, 2024
Casey M
Jul 2, 2023
Dan 60D5H411
With Eliana. Owen and Tina.
Sep 25, 2021
Tori Anderson
Sep 14, 2021
Jay Hughes
stellar ride. need to work on berms 9.4mi — 1h 22m
Aug 1, 2021
Tyler Brown
The rocky sections aren't too fun but the riding in the woods is epic. Some steep turns on the switch backs — 1h 17m
Jul 8, 2021
Megan Sutton
This trail is incredible! Wonderful flow moments blasting through the aspen trees! We shuttled it and were camping at the bottom for easy access. 10.6mi — 1h 02m
May 27, 2021
Ky Watson
May 1, 2021
Steve Novy
Awesome banked turns. Right now, there are snow fields at about the halfway point! 4.5mi — 2h 00m

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