Trails in the Snowbird Backcountry Area Trailhead Area

Here is a list of all trails in the Snowbird Backcountry Area Trailhead area.

Each trail has its own printable page with all the information and links, including (where available):

  • directions to the starting point
  • difficulty
  • length
  • elevation change
  • a map
  • photos from along the way, and
  • a detailed description and trail directions.

For general information about the Snowbird Backcountry Area trailhead, see the Snowbird Backcountry Area Trailhead page.

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Big Snowbird Trail

Most Difficult
  • The Big Snowbird Trail is accessed from the Snowbird community area by following Snowbird Road, #1115 off Route 143, then taking Big Snowbird Road #1120 to the end at a trailhead called the "Junction". From the “Junction” trailhead, the Big...
  • 12.7mi, Climbs Moderately, Moderately Rough

Burntrock Ridge Trail

More Difficult
  • The Burntrock Ridge Trail connects the Middle Falls and Big Snowbird Trails with the Sassafras Creek Trail, allowing hikers to bypass some of the stream crossings on Big Snowbird. Starting at Sassafras Falls, the trail climbs to the shoulder of...
  • 1.7mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough

Chestnut Flat Trail

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King Meadows Trail

Most Difficult
  • The King Meadows Trail generally follows the northern edge of the Snowbird Backcountry Area. It can be accessed from the Hooper Bald Trailhead at Milepost 8 on the Cherohala Skyway, following the Hooper Bald Trail just a few feet to the junction, or...
  • 7.6mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough

Middle Falls Trail

Moderate
  • The Middle Falls Trail is an interior trail, providing a high water alternative to the Big Snowbird Trail in the area of the Middle Falls. It intersects with the Big Snowbird Trail and with the Middle Falls Alternate Trail to provide easier access...
  • 1.1mi, Climbs Gently, Some Obstacles

Middle Falls Alternate Trail

Easy
  • The Middle Falls Alternate Trail is an interior trail, providing a high water alternative to the Middle Falls Trail in the area of the Middle Falls. It intersects with the Big Snowbird Trail and with the Middle Falls Trail to provide easier access...
  • 1.1mi, Climbs Gently, Some Obstacles

Mitchell Lick Trail

Moderate
  • The Mitchell Lick Trail connects the King Meadows Trail and Big Snowbird Trail at the upper/northwestern end of the Snowbird Backcountry Area. Headed westerly, the trail leaves south of the McGuire area and heads downhill for approximately 0.25...
  • 1.5mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles

Sassafras Creek Trail

Moderate
  • The Sassafras Creek Trail is an interior trail. It starts at a junction with the Big Snowbird Trail at a sharp left hand turn, then meanders for 1.0 mile to Sassafras Falls, a noted fishing spot. Beyond the falls, the trail continues for another 2.3...
  • 3.3mi, Climbs Moderately, Some Obstacles

Snowbird Loop Trail

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Snowbird Mountain Trail

Most Difficult
  • The Snowbird Mountain Trail is accessed from the Snowbird community area by following Snowbird Road, #1115 off Route 143, then taking Big Snowbird Road #1120 to the end at a trailhead called the “Junction”. From the “Junction” trailhead,...
  • 9.4mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough