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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
38 trails
- E-Bike
26 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
40 trails
- Trail Running
40 trails
- Snowshoe
21 trails
Region Details
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- 1
- 12
- 18
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 17, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 41
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 38
- Trails E-Bike
- 26
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 22
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 40
- Trails Trail Running
- 40
- Trails Snowshoe
- 21
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,329 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,219 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,198 ft
- Reports
- 4,389
- Photos
- 158
- Completed Counter
- 8,053
Popular Forebay Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 2,408 ft • 68 ft • 430 •
Favorite is one of the OG Forebay trails. It doesn't have to be your favorite, 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...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 3,022 ft • 169 ft • 426 •
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 Wakara junction.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 266 ft • 399 •
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 Wakara to be ridden in a...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 577 ft • 16 ft • 369 •
Short alternate off Raygun or as access to Jax, Uncle Rico and Kaya.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 3,127 ft • 42 ft • 356 •
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 ★ 2.7 • 1,903 ft • 36 ft • 333 •
Great views and home to Rusty the chair, who has been watching over Forebay for several decades.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,752 ft • 15 ft • 328 •
Single track access from Canal trail to Forebay
Forebay Mountain Bike Routes
2 miles • 468 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
Climb Little Shawny, Trotters and Overlook to the Pond. High Sierra to Jax, down Jax to High Sierra....
4 miles • 618 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
Climb Little Shawny, Even Flow, one loop on Wakara. Down Raygun, Taze, Jax to High Sierra. Sprint up High...
4 miles • 239 ft • 10 • Out & Back •
Pre-race workout race out and back with loop options on raygun and high sierra
Photos of Forebay Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Wakara Cutoff | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Wakara | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Uncle Rico | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Trotter | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Tithing Mountain | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| TECH LINE | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Taze | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Round Top | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Ray Gun | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Pipeline Alt | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cashmcmullin16 | ridden | trail | activity #106229184 and 5 more | Oct 19, 2026 @ 3:13pm 2 days |
| mtstewart74 | add | report | activity #106102466 and 48 more | Oct 17, 2026 @ 7:02pm Oct 17, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | report | activity #106006995 and 48 more | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:03pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| mtstewart74 | update | trail | activity #105675497 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 6:45am Oct 11, 2026 |
| mtstewart74 | add | report | activity #105675031 and 48 more | Oct 11, 2026 @ 6:38am Oct 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | For the trails I've ridden in south Utah... | Oct 5, 2026 @ 1:06pm Oct 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | If you are doing this loop clockwise... watch... | Oct 5, 2026 @ 12:51pm Oct 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | The upper section is kinda steep and rocky.... | Oct 5, 2026 @ 12:46pm Oct 5, 2026 | ||
| 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 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Canyon | 3 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2.2 km |
| Santaquin Bench | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5.2 km | |
| Prospector View Park | 11 | 7 | 2 | 5.4 km | |
| Mt. Loafer Wildlife Management Area | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.3 km | |
| Spanish Oaks | 8 | 11 | 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 38 | 20 miles | 2,093 ft | 7 miles | 554 ft | #2,331 | #58 | 153 | 4,386 | 8 | 6,341 | |
| E-Bike | 26 | 15 miles | 1,542 ft | 5 miles | 554 ft | #5,561 | #99 | 2,387 | 498 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 174 ft | 1 mile | 190 ft | #1,081 | #558 | 248 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 22 | 11 miles | 1,086 ft | 3 miles | 554 ft | #1,081 | #558 | 1,327 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 5 | 6 miles | 469 ft | 2 miles | 1,220 ft | #2,127 | #86 | 3,777 | 8 | |||
| Hike | 40 | 21 miles | 2,306 ft | 7 miles | 1,220 ft | #1,554 | #79 | 5 | 4,387 | 1 | 443 | |
| Trail Running | 40 | 21 miles | 2,306 ft | 7 miles | 1,220 ft | #5,955 | #121 | 4,387 | 1 | 859 | ||
| Snowshoe | 21 | 11 miles | 1,073 ft | 3 miles | 554 ft | #996 | #13 | 2,721 | 26 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 420 ft | 39 ft | 4 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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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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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Forebay?
The best hiking trails in Forebay are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Forebay?
The best trail running trails in Forebay are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Forebay?
Forebay has a total of 41 trails. Of those, 38 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Forebay to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Forebay?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Forebay is Tithing Mountain with 473 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Forebay?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Forebay is Tithing Mountain with 353 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Forebay?
Forebay supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Forebay?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Forebay is Pacen with an average grade of 9.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Forebay?
The overall region status for Forebay is Clear / Green. Out of 38 trails:
- Clear / Green: 38
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What are the trail conditions in Forebay?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Forebay:
- Ideal: 38 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Forebay?
Yes, Forebay supports e-bike riding. There are 25 trails in Forebay that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Forebay?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Forebay are: View all mountain biking routes in Forebay.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Forebay?
The most popular Strava segments in Forebay are:
- Ray Gun (1,006 athletes)
- Trotter's Hut UP (720 athletes)
- Noah To The Left (624 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Forebay?
There are 12 technical trail features (TTFs) in Forebay. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Forebay.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Forebay?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Forebay are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Forebay?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Forebay are:
- Loadin' Chute (5/5)
- Jr Devo (4/5)
- Ezra (4.3/5)
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