Germania Pass

Germania Pass

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	Germania Pass
Location:	Utah
Nearest Town:	Alta
Directions to Trailhead:	I-15 to 90th South, head East and keep going all the way up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the very end.
Trail Description:	Singletrack, steep climbs, fast, rocky descent.
Trail Length:	8 miles
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Advanced
Submitted By:	Zeepster

Josh Sanders from Salt Lake City Date: May 27, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a year
Recommended Route: Start at the parking lot when your asked to stop before driving toward the trailhead to cecret lake. Their is a parking lot next to the guard/ranger checkpoint. This trail goes down toward the ski resort and then you procede toward cecret lake, before getting there you will reach a turn off to germania pass, but don't take this, find the small, windy and steep single track through the thick green areas for the most challenging ride. Eventually you will get to the cecret lake trail, but don't start from that trailhead. Instead, you will eventually merge into it. If you've ever hiked to secret lake, you will know that once you get close to the lake, it gets very steep and rocky, we rode most of it, but its quite difficult. Once we got to cecret lake, we walked our bikes around, jumped on another trail and headed to the top of the resort. From the top you can see Timpanogas and the back side of the resort. When you ride down your going to cat track it all the way, eventually you'll ride down germania pass. Be careful, there are some wicked dips that can tear you up if your not ready for them. And its true, the altitude does give your lung's the workout of a lifetime! We sort of made this route up, as it was our first time, but it was worth not taking the traditional germania pass and then riding the same trail down. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Amazing ride, if your lucky you'll see some moose! Lots of wild flowers if you're riding with a lady friend. Great view of american fork canyon from the top. Very tiring on the legs and a reasonably safe downhill, on a wide ski trail and fast at the same time.	Overall Rating:

Zeepster from Salt Lake Date: August 18, 2000 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Start up Albion Basin Road towards the campground, then branchto the right and headup the mountain. Other recommended trails in the same area: White Pine, Little Cottonwood Pipeline.
Review: Very steep climbs. If you're not used to high altitudes, you may be huffin and a-puffin before getting very far up the hill. The views from the top are spectacular, and the descent is very loose and rocky, lotsa fun for the technical types. If you have a vehicle shuttle, enjoy the blazing descent down the canyon road.	Overall Rating: