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Draper Utah Temple – Dimple Dell East Trail loop from Draper Town Center

Draper Utah Temple – Dimple Dell East Trail loop from Draper Town Center

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Draper Utah Temple – Dimple Dell East Trail loop from Draper Town Center

07:47

131km

3,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.19 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.21 km

Draper Utah Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

Builders broke ground on the creation of this temple in 2006, then finished it in 2009. It's the 129th temple of the Mormon Church.

Tip by

21.6 km

View of Lower Pond and the Wasatch Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lower Pond is a water reservoir that is entirely fenced off, so it is not accessible to the public. The pond is visible either from the Murdock Canal Trail over the other side of the pond, or from the road right here. On the opposite side of the road is a small park with a rotunda and playground. As you look towards the pond you will see the stunning high mountains looming in the background.

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28.1 km

Upper Pond

Highlight • Lake

This small but practical reservoir is vital to the city's irrigation system, providing additional water to nourish the landscaped areas and gardens. Its coverage extends to the newly developed regions within Highland, guaranteeing that the greenery remains healthy and thriving. From here, you can catch a glimpse of the breathtaking high mountains dominating in the background.

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45.9 km

Alpine Summit

Highlight • Summit

This is the highest point of the Alpine Scenic Highway—meaning if you’ve made it here, it’s time to enjoy the downhill ahead. Nearby, you’ll find access to several trails, including Willow Hollow Trail, Horse Flat Trail, Ridge Trail, and Lame Hollow Trail.

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54.3 km

Deer Creek Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this viewpoint, on one side of Cascade Springs Drive, you'll enjoy incredible scenic views. The best time to visit it is in the fall, when you can see the different colors of the leaves as they change.

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73.4 km

Guardsman Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This challenging 8.8-mile climb begins with a moderate ascent and gradually steepens as you approach the summit, surrounded by dense forests of aspen trees. The route winds through lush, green terrain, offering glimpses of rugged mountain slopes and rocky outcrops as you gain elevation. As you near the top, the trees part to reveal stunning panoramic views of the high-altitude mountains, with the summit at Guardsman Pass offering a breathtaking perspective of the surrounding landscape.

Tip by

87.5 km

Guardsman Pass

Mountain Pass

110 km

Storm Mountain Picnic Area Rockslide

Highlight • Canyon

Part way up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this is a popular spot for rock climbers.

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121 km

Dimple Dell East Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Dimple Dell East Trailhead car park offers a captivating view of the Wasatch Range, adorned with iconic peaks like Lone Peak and Twin Peaks. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Dimple Dell Regional Park, visitors can relish the scenic vistas and appreciate the prominent geological features that define this Utah landscape.

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131 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

110 km

17.1 km

2.86 km

997 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

128 km

3.11 km

439 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,950 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

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Friday 21 August

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November 15, 2022,Cyclist Magazine – Big Ride Utah

To the east of Utah’s Salt Lake City lies a vast wilderness of canyons and mountains whose roads are designed purely to delight, especially during the autumn months. But just because it’s pretty doesn’t mean it’s not going to hurt

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Draper Utah Temple – Dimple Dell East Trail loop from Draper Town Center

Draper Utah Temple

View of Lower Pond and the Wasatch Mountains

Upper Pond

Alpine Summit

Deer Creek Overlook

Guardsman Pass

Storm Mountain Picnic Area Rockslide

Dimple Dell East Trail

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