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SaveForebay is a recreation area owned and managed by Payson City, designated specifically for non motorized outdoor activities. The area is permanently protected under a conservation easement, ensuring that public access remains open and that the land is preserved for its intended uses.
The trail system began with the vision of local mountain bike enthusiast Carey Pierce, who designed the core network of trails. Throughout the process, he rallied fellow mountain bikers and community volunteers to help hand build, shape and refine the trails into the system enjoyed today.
Primary activities at Forebay include mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and — during the winter months — snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat biking. The riding style is predominantly cross country, making it a favored training location for many high school mountain bike teams participating in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
Looking ahead, future enhancements such as a dedicated skills park and new flow style trails are actively being discussed. Stay tuned for exciting developments to come.
The trail system began with the vision of local mountain bike enthusiast Carey Pierce, who designed the core network of trails. Throughout the process, he rallied fellow mountain bikers and community volunteers to help hand build, shape and refine the trails into the system enjoyed today.
Primary activities at Forebay include mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and — during the winter months — snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat biking. The riding style is predominantly cross country, making it a favored training location for many high school mountain bike teams participating in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
Looking ahead, future enhancements such as a dedicated skills park and new flow style trails are actively being discussed. Stay tuned for exciting developments to come.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Payson City
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- E-Bike
24 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
44 trails
- Trail Running
44 trails
- Snowshoe
22 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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- 16
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 14, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 40
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 41
- Trails E-Bike
- 24
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 24
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 44
- Trails Trail Running
- 44
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 22
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,324 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,219 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,198 ft
- Reports
- 3,744
- Photos
- 160
- Ridden Counter
- 7,650
Popular Forebay Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2,999 ft • 160 ft • 418 •
The lower section of Trotters is heavily wooded with tight turns in shady basin. There is a few spring crossings along with a section of exposed trail and great views of Payson canyon as you climb to the junction.
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 2,408 ft • 68 ft • 417 •
is one of the OG Forebay trails. It doesn't have to be your , but it's ours. Easy trail with a nice flow through the oak and maple trees. it's a nice place to catch your breath after climbing up from the main forebay parking lot.
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 266 ft • 386 •
Short climbs and some tight turns. Expect spectacular views in the spring, fall and winter. In 2025 a new bridge and several berms were constructed to help with flow. A center shortcut was also added to allow to be ridden in a figure 8.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 3,127 ft • 42 ft • 345 •
Raygun has several tight corners with limited visibility. Moderate grade for descending and climbing. Great for beginners that are ready to advance to intermediate trails.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,903 ft • 36 ft • 324 •
Great views and home to Rusty the chair, who has been watching over Forebay for several decades.
Forebay Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 618 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
Climb , , one loop on . Down Raygun, , Jax to . Sprint up . Repeat Raygun, , Jax and sprints up .
2 miles • 468 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
Climb , Trotters and to the Pond. to Jax, down Jax to . Sprint up , Mez. Repeat to Jax, down Jax to ....
4 miles • 239 ft • 10 • Out & Back •
Pre-race workout race out and back with loop options on raygun and
Photos of Forebay Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakara Cutoff | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Wakara | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Uncle Rico | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Trotter | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Tithing Mountain | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| TECH LINE | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Taze | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Round Top | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Ray Gun | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Pipeline Alt | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Jun 14, 2026 | Dry | mtstewart74 Forebay |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TransientVagrantRN | ridden | trail | activity #98174140 and 2 more | Jun 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm 2 hours |
| HopsBike | wishlist | route | activity #98044836 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 10:03pm 2 days |
| Reggimann | vote | trail | activity #97396246 and 1 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:05am Jun 20, 2026 |
| Reggimann | add | photo | activity #97396235 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:05am Jun 20, 2026 |
| Reggimann | comment | trail | activity #97396155 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not a black going down. Nice flow, couple... | Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:04am Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Does this trail legally have equestrian use? I... | Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:55am Mar 31, 2026 | ||
| report | Feel free to check my ride log... my account... | Nov 18, 2025 @ 9:47am Nov 18, 2025 | ||
| report | I sure do. I also preform the maintenance on... | Nov 18, 2025 @ 9:37am Nov 18, 2025 | ||
| report | Do you even ride these trails or just post... | Nov 18, 2025 @ 8:07am Nov 18, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Canyon | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2.2 km |
| Santaquin Bench | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5.2 km | |
| Prospector View Park | 11 | 6 | 2 | 5.4 km | |
| Mt. Loafer Wildlife Management Area | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.3 km | |
| Spanish Oaks | 7 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 7.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 39 | 20 miles | 2,087 ft | 7 miles | 554 ft | #2,419 | #836 | 156 | 3,742 | 8 | 5,937 | |
| E-Bike | 24 | 12 miles | 1,453 ft | 4 miles | 554 ft | #5,541 | #1,532 | 1,846 | 467 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 112 ft | 4,577 ft | 161 ft | #1,081 | #558 | 151 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 24 | 11 miles | 1,106 ft | 3 miles | 554 ft | #1,081 | #558 | 1,327 | ||||
| Horse | 5 | 6 miles | 469 ft | 2 miles | 1,220 ft | #2,008 | #1,072 | 3,193 | 7 | |||
| Hike | 44 | 21 miles | 2,323 ft | 7 miles | 1,220 ft | #1,415 | #658 | 5 | 3,744 | 1 | 410 | |
| Trail Running | 44 | 21 miles | 2,323 ft | 7 miles | 1,220 ft | #5,555 | #1,714 | 3,744 | 1 | 824 | ||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 1,381 ft | 82 ft | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 22 | 11 miles | 1,099 ft | 3 miles | 554 ft | #862 | #402 | 2,284 | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Forebay
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forebay?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forebay are:
- Loadin' Chute (4.1/5)
- Ezra (4/5)
- Noah on the Low (4/5)
- Jr Devo (4/5)
- Bones (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Forebay?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Forebay are:
- July (134 activities)
- June (84 activities)
- May (77 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Forebay?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Forebay. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Forebay?
The longest trail in Forebay is Wakara at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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