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      Mapleton sits at the base of Spanish Fork Peak (or is it Maple Mountain), with trails in town, in the foothills, and in the mountains to the east.

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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 3, 2026
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      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      23
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails E-Bike
      9
      Trails Gravel Bike
      9
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      15
      Trails Hike
      23
      Trails Trail Running
      23
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      8
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      5
      Trails Snowshoe
      7
      Total Distance
      37 miles
      Total Descent
      2,143 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,374 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,173 ft
      Reports
      227
      Photos
      116
      Completed Counter
      1,260

      Popular Mapleton Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 418 ft • 283 •
      Fun up and down winding short little trail. Great for a quick after work ride. A few tough but doable climbs. Really fun downhill. Popular with horse riders because the lower trailhead has trailer parking but the upper one at Whiting...
      • 95 ★ 4.3 • 2,431 ft • 14 ft • 255 •
      Easy trail alongside Whiting Campground. For bikers, moderate uphills and the downhill can be be slow and easy or can be difficult with some high speeds
      • 85 ★ 4.7 • 6 miles • 67 ft • 224 •
      Paved pathway that follows the old (now buried) canal. Popular with runners and longboarders.
      • 90 ★ 4.2 • 4 miles • 2,474 ft • 136 •
      This trail follows an old dirt road, and is open to many uses. Most of it is a gradual slope, until the climb at the end onto the ridge. For bikers, this trail has everything: medium-distance swoopy sections, interminable lengths of...
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,379 ft • 186 ft • 41 •
      Two way direction trail in the shade and the better climbing alternative versus the Maple Canyon Trail climb
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 5,069 ft • 277 ft • 25 •
      A two-way switchback trail but best ridden from West to East
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 69 ft • 18 •
      Typical "Version 1" Bonneville Shoreline Trail, along the existing utility/firebreak road. Mapleton calls this an official existing trail, but there are no signs. This trail passes through several public landowners, including the Forest...
      • 60 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 253 ft • 16 •
      Typical "Version 1" of the BST, along the existing utility/firebreak road. This is generally easy, except one substantial climb over a hill.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Mapleton Mountain Bike Routes

      3 miles • 551 ft • 4 •
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      Mapleton Racecourse Draft to discuss feasibility of hosting a NICA race
      11 miles • 4,603 ft • 0 •

      Photos of Mapleton Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Mapleton Mountain Bike

      Maple Canyon Trail - Lower Section
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      4:16 | 146 | Nov 25, 2019
      Maple Canyon Trail - Upper Section
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      2:02 | 248 | Nov 25, 2019
      Maple Canyon Trail - Mid Section
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      0:43 | 77 | Nov 25, 2019
      29+ vs 26 Fat
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      8:16 | 455 | Sep 3, 2020 , Mapleton
      youtuber 29 Plus vs 26 Fat | Comparing Tire Sizes On My...
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      8:16 | 1308 | Sep 3, 2020 , Mapleton
      youtuber Surly Ice Cream Truck First Ride Review | Fat...
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      8:09 | 714 | Sep 3, 2020 , Mapleton
      Maple Canyon Downhill April 27,2018  Finding...
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      12:09 | 554 | Apr 30, 2018 , Mapleton
      State of the BST: Ep. 3 - Spanish Fork to Mapleton
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      21:40 | 146 | Sep 6, 2021 , Mapleton

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Maple Canyon Left Fork Trail
      Oct 3, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Denver)
      Oct 3, 2026
      IdealVery good up to Dibbles intersection....PrestoJ440
      Dibbles Canyon
      Oct 3, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Denver)
      Oct 3, 2026
      IdealVery good condition right nowPrestoJ440
      Maple Canyon Trail
      Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:06pm (America/Boise)
      Apr 18, 2026
      VariableGravel Bike Mapinguari
      Maple Canyon Trail
      Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:06pm (America/Boise)
      Apr 18, 2026
      VariableGravel Bike Mapinguari
      Right Fork Maple Canyon
      Jun 26, 2025 @ 7:57am
      Jun 26, 2025
      Snow Cover PartialHike Alexdthomps
      Mapleton Lateral Canal Trail
      Mar 30, 2025 @ 4:05am
      Mar 30, 2025
      VariableRail
      Little Diamond
      Aug 28, 2024 @ 8:32pm
      Aug 28, 2024
      Very DryDirtbike/Moto The road up and the double track sections...Adammcknight
      Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Mapleton Central
      Aug 14, 2024 @ 4:53pm
      Aug 14, 2024
      DryE-Bike Mapinguari
      Connector
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 11:57am
      Sep 1, 2023
      Prevalent MudHike brush clearedjed-campbell
      Upper Right Fork Hobble Creek
      Aug 1, 2023 @ 4:10pm
      Aug 1, 2023
      DryGetting overgrownjed-campbell

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      Nov 1, 2026 @ 12:48pm
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      PrestoJ440addreportactivity #105127016 and 1 more
      Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:42am
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      camiehunterwishlisttrailactivity #104518301
      Sep 24, 2026 @ 3:49pm
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      ksargent99runneraddphotoactivity #100313315
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      tremadsenriddentrailactivity #99910659 and 3 more
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      Recent Comments

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      yS3lhjtrailMaple Canyon Left Fork TrailClosed for 2024 season
      Jul 6, 2024 @ 6:08am
      Jul 6, 2024
      zhardestertrailMaple Canyon Left Fork TrailClosed for construction
      May 28, 2024 @ 10:19am
      May 28, 2024
      jkwilliamztrailDibbles CanyonJuly 2023 : super overgrown, hard to see the...
      Jul 23, 2023 @ 10:54am
      Jul 23, 2023
      deeznutstrailUpper Right Fork Hobble CreekClosed by dirt road due to cattle fence
      Sep 7, 2022 @ 9:04pm
      Sep 7, 2022
      Sk8ypeteytrailDibbles CanyonRode this trail on a bike from the top down....
      Jul 15, 2022 @ 9:49pm
      Jul 15, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2036 miles1,932 ft7 miles5,374 ft
      #5,399#6610222444,718
      E-Bike920 miles571 ft4 miles3,369 ft
      #5,545#61176285
      Gravel Bike917 miles574 ft4 miles3,369 ft
      #2,572#4510921
      Adaptive Bike11 mile3 ft167 ft417 ft
      #7,175#7891
      Winter Fat Bike47 miles404 ft3,698 ft2,982 ft
      #4,731#1,6072
      Horse1521 miles1,486 ft3 miles3,615 ft
      #1,828#61912
      Hike2337 miles2,142 ft7 miles5,374 ft
      #1,789#6282253630
      Trail Running2337 miles2,142 ft7 miles5,374 ft
      #5,069#6512253739
      Dirtbike/Moto814 miles751 ft2 miles3,205 ft
      #1,054#3947529
      ATV/ORV/OHV55 miles354 ft2 miles331 ft
      703
      Snowshoe711 miles456 ft2 miles3,064 ft
      #1,166#2716320

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mapleton?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Mapleton?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Mapleton. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Mapleton?
      The longest trail in Mapleton is Mapleton Lateral Canal Trail at 6.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Mapleton?
      ▼ How many trails are in Mapleton?
      Mapleton has a total of 23 trails. Of those, 20 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mapleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mapleton?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Mapleton is Right Fork Maple Canyon with 4,611 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mapleton?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Mapleton is Mapleton Ridge Spur with 534 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Mapleton?
      Mapleton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Snowshoeing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mapleton?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Mapleton is Crowd Canyon with an average grade of 22.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Mapleton?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Mapleton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Mapleton?
      The overall region status for Mapleton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 16 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 7
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Mapleton?
      Yes, Mapleton supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Mapleton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Mapleton?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Mapleton?
      The highest summit in Mapleton is Spanish Fork Peak at 10,174 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mapleton?
      The most popular Strava segments in Mapleton are:
      • Kick out of the Bart (3,280 athletes)
      • Mapleton Lateral 5 SB: 400 S to 1200 E (3,244 athletes)
      • Mapleton Lateral 6 SB: 1200 E to 1600 S (2,894 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Mapleton.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Mapleton?
      Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Mapleton. View all adaptive trails in Mapleton for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mapleton?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Mapleton?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mapleton are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Mapleton.
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