Big Mountain Trail

Alta · Utah

6.8 mi

Distance

...

Net Elevation

1h 13m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

...

Difficulty

Black Diamond

Know this trail?

Suggest map, difficulty, surface, photo, or route updates in the Trail Portal.

Suggest an edit
Loading map…

Use the free RidePal app to explore the full trail map and nearby routes.

Conditions

Clear
67°
52°
70°
16 mph
Gust21 mph
6:17 AM
8:48 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

16% top-layer soil moisture47°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 12% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Big Mountain Trail is a 6.8-mile mountain bike trail near Alta, Utah. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 13m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Alta rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Alta.

Mountain Biking in Alta

Alta gives riders access to raw Wasatch alpine terrain, with steep climbs, wildflower meadows, high-elevation descents, and connections toward Little Cottonwood Canyon. Use Big Mountain Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

View all MTB trails in Alta

Trail Photos

No photos yet

No photos yet. Be the first — tap above.

Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

Trail Reviews

Community ratings and recent trail conditions

No reviews yet.

Keep exploring

Mountain Bike Trails Near Alta

Compare nearby RidePal trail pages by difficulty, distance, route style, and local ride context.

Big Mountain Trail FAQ

Where is Big Mountain Trail?

Big Mountain Trail is a mountain bike trail near Alta, Utah. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Big Mountain Trail?

Big Mountain Trail is 6.8 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 1h 13m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Big Mountain Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 12% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Big Mountain Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Alta include Honeycomb Cliffs Trail, Granite Flat Connector Trail, Holman Road, Reservoir Access Trail, Reservoir Access Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

How can I update information for Big Mountain Trail?

Use the RidePal contribution portal from this page to submit corrections, photos, reviews, or route updates for Big Mountain Trail.

Know this trail?

Open the Trail Portal to suggest corrections, photos, or route updates.

Fix this trail

Plan the ride in the app

Ride Big Mountain Trail with RidePal

Open the interactive MTB map, check ride conditions, use offline navigation, record your ride, and add photos or reviews.

Explore Big Mountain Trail in RidePal

Free MTB maps, navigation, reviews, and tracking