Alpine Perimeter. Technical trail rolls around the foothills above Alpine. Climbs doubletrack Hog Hollow, makes a hairy singletrack descent to Fort Canyon, rolls over to Dry Creek via "First Blood Chute," then into Lambert Park. Advanced technical, moderate climbing. Season April through November. Note - some portions of trail lost to development.
	American Fork Canyon Overlook. Out-and-back ride to a viewpoint overlooking the confluence of North Fork and South Fork of American Fork Canyon. Scenic. About 10 miles round trip, 1200 feet climbing. Upper-intermediate technical. Season June through September.
	Ant Knolls. High-altitude singletrack from Pole Line Pass as out-and-back, or intermediate-tech loop via Big Flat or high-tech loop via Dry Fork. Can be combined with climb of American Fork Canyon North Fork dirt road. Moderate climbing, great views. Season late June through September.
	Aspen Grove. Singletrack climbs from Aspen Grove in Provo Canyon's North Fork to the top of the Alpine Loop. Shorter ride but significant climb, intermediate technical. Aspen forest with some views. Season late May through September.
	Bear Canyon Loop.  Tougher 8-mile loop in American Fork Canyon. Fairly stiff climb. Advanced technical downhill in Bear Canyon. Option of longer ride by linking to Ridge Trail or Timpanogos Perimeter. Season late June through early October.
	Bennie Creek Cutoff Downhill.  Rowdy downhill romp from the Nebo Loop road in Payson Canyon. Shorter loop with pavement uphill or longer ride by adding portion of Blackhawk Trail. Trivial climbing on downhill singletrack. If ridden uphill, strenuous climb. Upper-intermediate technical. Season June through early October.
	Bennie to Beaver Dam Loop.  Long tough loop from Birdseye up Bennie Creek, over the top of Payson Canyon via Blackhawk, then down Beaver Dam Canyon, and out via Nebo Creek. Beautiful views. Very substantial climb, some technical riding.  Season June through mid-October.
	Big Baldy Loop.  Extremely tough, long loop ride with extensive climbing, technical downhill, rough trail surfaces. Uses Grove Creek for uphill, Dry Canyon for downhill. For strong, skilled, adventurous riders only. Season late June through September.
	Big Spring Hollow.  A Must-Ride Classic! Short-but-sweet singletrack loop in the South Fork of Provo Canyon. Meadows, forested riding, a few views of the mountains. Mild climbing, low-intermediate technical. Season May through October.
	Blackhawk Loop Trail.  Editor's Pick!  Singletrack loop in Payson Canyon rides the Nebo Loop area. Aspen and pine, occasional views. Includes Rock Springs Trail. Longer ride with moderate climbing, intermediate technical. Shorter loop options available. Season June through September.
	Bonneville Shoreline - Orem to Pleasant Grove. 4.5 miles out-and-back, with around 600 feet of climbing each way. Option of loop ride via road return. Foothill area with views over Utah Valley. Season April through November.
	Bonneville Shoreline - Provo Canyon. Short singletrack climbs from the Provo River Parkway up to viewpoints overlooking Utah Valley. Moderate climb, intermediate technical, lower altitude. Season May through October.
	Bonneville Shoreline - Provo City. Broad trail, usually doubletrack, contouring along the mountains above Provo from Rock Canyon to Slate Canyon. Follows the shoreline of prehistoric Lake Bonneville. Easier technical, a little climbing, lower altitude. Hot in afternoons. Season March through November, often open in winter.
	Deer Creek South Fork.  A Must-Ride Classic! Singletrack loop at the Alpine Loop Summit includes a section of Ridge 157, then rolls down to the Cascade Springs road and back up to the summit. Moderate climbing, intermediate technical. Forest and views. Season June through September.
	Deer Creek Parkway (northern end, Provo River Parkway).  Broad gravel "road" for non-motorized travel, runs the length of Deer Creek Reservoir along the northern shore. Fair family ride, with gravel making tiny-tire travel difficult. Length 7.5 miles one-way. Season March through December.
	Dry Fork. Loop ride climbs from Dutchman Flat in American Fork Canyon to Pole Line Pass, then rides beautiful singletrack past the Ant Knolls, and finishes with a high-tech rough descent via Dry Fork. Significant climbing, great views. Season late June through September.
	Five-mile Pass. ATV-track loop west of Lehi used for bike races, often clear to ride in winter. Juniper and sage with some views. Frequent but short stiff climbs. Loose rock makes this an upper-intermediate trail. Season March through November, often open in winter.
	Forest Lake Loop. Loop ride climbs from Dutchman Flat in American Fork Canyon to Pole Line Pass, then follows Ridge 157 singletrack. Plunges downhill on ST to Forest Lake, then continues on rough technical 4-wheeler track to the river. Significant climbing, a few miles of advanced technical riding on the downhill. Season June through September.
	Grove Creek.  Up-and-back or downhill trail for advanced riders. (Most riders do this ride as a shuttled DH.) Fairly steep, exposed cliffsides, trail surface often technical. This page covers shuttled downhill version. Uphill instructions covered on Big Baldy Loop trail page. Season June through September.
	Hobble Creek paved trail. Wide paved trail climbs lower Hobble Creek canyon, beginning in town and extending past the golf course to Rotary Park. 4.5 miles, 350 feet of climbing. Very easy ride, suitable for families with small children. Season March-December.
	Hog Hollow. 4-wheel roadway climbs from Alpine to the top of Traverse Ridge. Usually hardpacked in winter (within a day or two after a major storm), this is a local favorite for winter-time riding. In summer easy technical; in winter advanced. Season anytime.
	Holman Trail (American Fork Canyon). Extremely technical steep singletrack descends from Ridge 157. Loop ride has long climb, over 3900 feet climbing total, 19 miles. Loose trail, rocks, roots. For high-experts only. Season July to mid-September.
	Holman Canyon (Nebo Loop). Narrow singletrack drops off the backside of the Nebo Loop area. Option of loop ride or long downhill with road return vs shuttle. Loop has a strenuous difficult climb. Some downhill steeps and a few tricky spots, upper-intermediate to advanced technical. Season June to October.
	Horse Flat. Singletrack climbing from Alpine Loop Summit to Horse Flat as out-and-back, versus short climb then descending to Great Western for loop ride. Climb to Horse Flat mild as out-and-back. As loop, difficulty depends on your choice of loop options in American Fork Canyon, but should be considered upper-intermediate to advanced. Season June to October.
	Jones Ranch Trail. Easier singletrack trail in Payson Canyon. Options of out-and-back, loop with pavement, loop with a portion of Blackhawk Trail, or DH with shuttle. Season June to October. Mild climbing, a quick ride.
	Jordan River Parkway. Paved foot, bike, and rollerblade trail along the Jordan River, from Utah Lake to the Jordan Narrows. Park for family picnics. Not crowded. Easy easy easy technical. Season March through November, but often clear of snow in winter.
	Lambert Park. 11 miles of singletrack loops on Alpine City land at the base of East Mountain. Views of Lone Peak and Dry Creek Canyon. Upper-intermediate technical, some loops involve a bit of climbing. Season March through early December. Some portions may be open in winter.
	Mercer Canyon (Lake Mountain summit). Hillclimb from Utah Lake to the summit of Lake Mountain. Gravel doubletrack. Fairly long, substantial vertical, but easy technical. Season  late April through November.
	Middle Ridge 157 Loop (Mill Canyon Springs Loop). Fairly easy 8-mile loop from the Cascade Springs Road. Moderate but easy climbing, combines pavement, dirt road, very nice singletrack. Beautiful views. Season June through September.
	Middle 157 Expert Loop. Tough 5.5-mile loop from the Cascade Springs Road, all singletrack. Some tougher climbing, steep narrow descent best done by expert riders. Beautiful views. Season June through September.
	Mill Canyon via Mud Springs Loop. 11-mile singletrack loop starts at Tibble Fork Reservoir in the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Offers many fantastic views, but requires extremely steep long climb, technical downhill. For advanced riders. Season mid-June through early October.
	Mill Canyon Peak Loop. Tough steep singletrack loop at the top of Pole Line Pass, reached via the North Fork of AF Canyon (see below). Beautiful views, cool forest. Season  late June through September.
	Monks Hollow. ATV-track trail in Diamond Fork. Significant climb, but easy technical. Some views of the Spanish Fork Canyon area. Season April through October.
	Mud Springs Downhill via Great Western. 7-mile singletrack romp, for advanced riders. Great Western is intermediate technical, Mud Spring advanced technical. Significant elevation change. Views. Season mid-June through early October.
	Mud Spring - Mill Canyon Loop. 11-mile singletrack loop starts at Tibble Fork Reservoir in the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Offers many fantastic views, but requires extremely steep long climb, technical downhill. For advanced riders. Season mid-June through early October.
	North Fork, American Fork Canyon. Rocky gravel road up from Tibble Fork to Pole Line Pass in American Fork Canyon. Access to Ridge 157, Dry Fork, Mill Canyon Peak. Beginner-intermediate technical. Season June through October.
	Old Sheep Trail. Singletrack descent from Silver Lake Flats road. See Silver Lake page. Season June through October.
	Old Trench Road Trail. Difficult technical downhill via long loop ride or with shuttle. High altitude, connects Ridge 157 to Tibble Fork Reservoir with 3000-foot vertical descent. Recommended for advanced riders only. Season July through September.
	Orem Bench to GWT. This trail follows the north side of lower Provo Canyon, from Canyon Glen to the outskirts of Orem. Singletrack plus doubletrack. Hot in afternoons. Season late March through October, doubletrack is often open all winter on dirt or packed snow. Map includes Orem section, Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
	Pine Hollow. Stiff climb on singletrack from the Alpine Loop road to the Great Western and Ridge 157. From there, you loop back through the loop Summit Trail, Timpanooke, or Tibble Fork. Significant climb, advanced-intermediate technical. Season June through September.
	Pot Hollow (Little Deer Creek Loop). 2.5-mile singletrack downhill from Pole Line Pass near Cascade Springs. Ride as shuttled DH or as 12-mile loop climbing on gravel/dirt road. Substantial but non-technical climbing. Descent upper-intermediate technical. Season late June through October.
	Pot Hollow via East Side Ridge Loop. Absolutely brutal vicious ride for strong experts only. Initial climb on gravel/dirt road, then 10 miles of advanced-technical singletrack. Top altitude 9700 feet, great views. Finishes with intermediate-tech descent down Pot Hollow  Season July through September.
	Provo Canyon Race Loop. Singletrack loop above the water pipeline in lower Provo Canyon. A little climbing, intermediate technical. Views up the canyon. Season April through October.
	Provo River Parkway. Paved foot, bike, and rollerblade trail extends from downtown Provo up Provo Canyon past Bridal Veil Falls. Mostly shaded, good views of canyon walls. Easy technical, but good bike control required for youngsters to avoid collisions with multiple trail users. Season March through November.
	Ridge Trail 157. Extends from Alpine Loop Summit to Pole Line Pass along the ridgeline, but most riders use only the southern end of this trail as part of loops via other trails. Nice views. Little climbing, upper-intermediate technical. Season June through September.
	Rock Springs Loop. Singletrack loop at the top of Payson Canyon. Beautiful alpine area, great views. Moderate climbing, intermediate technical. Options to extend or shorten ride. Season June through October.
	Shram Creek Loop. Moderate-length singletrack loop with short portion of paved road, Payson Canyon. Includes Shram Creek Trail and portions of Rock Spring and Jones Ranch trails. Moderate climbing, intermediate technical. Views and forested riding. Season June through October.
	Silver Lake. Gravel-road ride with moderate climbing to loop around beautiful alpine lake. Easy technical. Options for singletrack climb/descent. Season June through October.
	Sundance. Ski-lift served biking on singletrack at Sundance Resort. Singletrack through forest and meadows, great downhills. Intermediate technical. Some short loose rocky tracks on the upper mountain require good skills. Season June through September.
	Thanksgiving Point. This trail is a flat-track race loop. It packs 10 miles into a small area surrounding Thanksgiving Point. There's little elevation change on this twisting singletrack. Season March through November.
	Three Forks Loop. In Diamond Fork, this loop uses Cottonwood Creek's singletrack to climb, links via paved road, then drops into Fifth Water to descend on singletrack. Intermediate technical, moderate climb. Season May through September.
	Tibble Fork.  A Must-Ride Classic! Awesome singletrack downhill from the middle of the Ridge 157 trail to Tibble Fork Reservoir. Shuttle, or do a few miles on pavement to reach a trail that climbs to Ridge 157. Advanced-intermediate technical, significant climb without shuttle. Season June through September.
	Timpanogos Perimeter (Great Western). Narrow singletrack from Timpanooke Campground to Grove Creek around Mt Timpanogos. Advanced-intermediate technical, significant climbing. Great views. Season June through September.
	Timpanooke Loop. Quick loop from Timpanooke Campground up to Ridge 157, then dropping down to Salamander Flats. Intermediate technical, moderate climbing. Nice views, cool forest riding. Season June through September.
	Tour de Forks. EPIC ride for very advanced bikers only. Starts at Tibble Fork in American Fork Canyon, ranges over several drainage "forks." 30 miles, about 4500 feet of climbing. 8 miles rocky uphill doubletrack, 22 miles of technical singletrack. One 1/2-mile steep hike-a-bike can be skipped if desired.Season late June to mid-September.
	Wardsworth Creek. Singletrack climb in Hobble Creek, in and out of the creek up to the ridgeline. Moderate climb, intermediate technical. Season mid-May to October.
	Windy Pass. Singletrack climb from Provo Canyon's South Fork to Windy Pass. Brutal long climb, advanced technical. For stronger riders. Season June to September.

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