Tooele County, UT (Oquirrh Mountains), Utah
52.5 miles through the Oquirrh Mountains west of Tooele. 14,000 feet of vertical. 98% mining roads and ATV trails. Two summits of Porphyry Hill. A 10,006-foot Bald Mountain East summit at mile 45. The Lion Hill Loop — hit three times. Designed by someone who knows every inch of the Oquirrhs.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start/Finish | 0 | 5,796 ft | No | No | — |
| Jacob City | 4.75 | 8,250 ft | No | No | — |
| Start/Finish Area | 12.5 | 5,800 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Soldier Canyon | 18.6 | 6,800 ft | No | No | — |
| Ophir Canyon | 23 | 6,900 ft | No | No | — |
| Lion Hill Loop (Pass 1) | 24.15 | 6,900 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Lion Hill Loop (Pass 2) | 32 | 6,900 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Lion Hill Loop (Pass 3) | 40 | 6,900 ft | Yes | Yes | 7:00 PM |
| Commodore Pass | 45.5 | 9,300 ft | No | No | — |
| Finish | 52.5 | 5,796 ft | No | No | 12:00 AM |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Jacob City | 0–4.75 | climb | extreme | Gnarly ATV trail; 2,454 ft in 4.75 mi; very hard from the gun |
| Jacob City → Start/Finish | 4.75–12.5 | descent | moderate | Jacob City ruins descent; Dry Canyon switchbacks; pole line road; conserve |
| Start/Finish → Soldier Canyon | 12.5–18.6 | climb | hard | Bald Mountain Rd descent then 4.7 mi Soldier Canyon climb; push |
| Soldier Canyon → Ophir Canyon | 18.6–23 | rolling | hard | Pass at 8,550 ft; Chandler Fork descent to 6,900 ft; hard effort |
| Ophir Canyon → Lion Hill (1) | 23–24.15 | rolling | moderate | Short climb to Lion Hill Loop trailhead; conserve |
| Lion Hill Loop (Forward) | 24.15–32 | rolling | extreme | Porphyry Hill summit #1 at 8,719 ft; Silverado Traverse; very hard |
| Lion Hill Loop (Reverse) | 32–40 | rolling | extreme | Porphyry Hill summit #2; 7:00 PM cutoff at mile 40; very hard |
| Lion Hill → Bald Mountain | 40–45.55 | climb | extreme | Chandler Fork to 9,500 ft; 10,006 ft summit; off-trail descent; very hard |
| Bald Mountain → Finish | 45.55–52.5 | descent | hard | Bald Mtn West 9,626 ft; long descent; Gnarly ATV; push to finish |
View the full interactive elevation profile, 3D course flyover, and race strategy tools on HARDN.