Potato Hill Trail
Draper, Utah
| Address: | 1302 E Mike Weir Dr, Draper, UT 84020, USA |
| GPS: |
40°29'16.4"N 111°50'54.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 365 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.6 mi |
Restrooms Trails Rocks Wildflowers Pet Friendly Bicycles
Hike and Mountain Bike
Located in Draper, UT, Potato Hill Trail start at the trailhead on Transverse Mountain Road. and goes down to the (BST) or Bonneville Shoreline Trail west of Coyote Hollow. There are some trails that intersect Potato Hill Trail like the Red Potato Trail; it extends from the Potato Hill Trail to the west 0.7 miles downhill to the BST just east of Red Rock and the Lexie and Ethan trail; it's 0.6 west past Red Rock to join the BST near Mike Weir Drive. The parking has been paved and cleaned due to demand and there are 30 parking places in the paved lot. There are also restrooms close to the trailhead in case you want to go before you begin. The trail is a short trail but combined with the trails surrounding the Potato Hill Trail can easily be a 3 mile long venture (most hikers combine potato trail, the red potato trail and the BST to make a loop. After the entry through the log fence, you turn right to begin the potato hill trail and after a mile, the trail will fork (stay left onto Potato trail). It's a great trail for climbing with a smooth slope with nothing too bump or tough.
More Information
Potato Hill Overlook Trail at Corner Canyon
Flat soft surface path that takes hikers out to a nice overlook of Draper City and the Salt Lake Valley. Not really a hike, but a short walk from the parking lot
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/potato-hill-overlook/Potato Hill Trail Mountain Bike Trail, Draper, Utah
A short connector trail from BST to Ann's Trail. Near Draper, Utah.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7004922/potato-hill-trailPotato Hill Trail, Draper, Utah
Trail near Draper, Utah
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7003471/potato-hill-trailPotato Hill, Red Potato, Lexi-Ethan Trails - Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Utah
Red Potato. Trail connects the Potato Hill trailhead westbound and downhill to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.. Season May through November.
https://utahmountainbiking.com/trails/potato-hill/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Draper, Utah
- Head north on S 970 E toward E 12400 S/
Pioneer Rd (335 ft) - Turn right onto E 12400 S/
Pioneer Rd Continue to follow Pioneer Rd(0.5 mi) - At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto 1300 E (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Highland Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S Rambling Rd (0.8 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto E Mike Weir Dr (1.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Traverse Ridge Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn left (52 ft)
Trailhead
The Potato Hill Loop is accessed from the Potato Hill Trailhead in Draper, Utah. To reach the trailhead from I-15:
- Take Exit 288 for 146000 South.
- Turn east onto 146000 South/Highland Drive and continue 0.9 miles to the intersection with Traverse Ridge Road.
- Turn right onto Traverse Ridge Road and continue 2.0 miles to the Potato Hill Trailhead on the left.Courtesy of intermountainhealthcare.org
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