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- Mountain Bike
133 trails
- E-Bike
54 trails
- Gravel Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
28 trails
- Horse
56 trails
- Hike
151 trails
- Trail Running
148 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
18 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
- Snowmobile
2 trails
- Snowshoe
28 trails
Region Details
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- 52
- 35
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Region Status
Caution as of Jun 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 153
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 133
- Trails E-Bike
- 54
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 28
- Trails Horse
- 56
- Trails Hike
- 151
- Trails Trail Running
- 148
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 18
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 28
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 205 miles
- Total Descent
- 51,963 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,241 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,909 ft
- Reports
- 4,502
- Photos
- 515
- Ridden Counter
- 17,923
Sub Regions
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Forebay
- 1
- 13
- 16
- 4
- 1
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Mt. Nebo
- 7
- 15
- 19
- 2
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Payson Canyon
- 6
- 13
- 6
- 3
Popular Payson Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2,999 ft • 160 ft • 414 •
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 ★ 3.6 • 2,408 ft • 68 ft • 411 •
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.
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 266 ft • 376 •
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.
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 3,127 ft • 42 ft • 340 •
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 • 322 •
Great views and home to Rusty the chair, who has been watching over Forebay for several decades.
Payson 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 .
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 400 ft • 1 •
Longer pedal way of getting to the top of bennie creek from above (jones ranch/blackhawk area)
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 ....
13 miles • 1,994 ft • 2 • Loop •
Pete Parking lot, Take Pete Road to Sheephearders Trail, Ride up Sheepnhearders to Kunz Flats, Take Kunz...
Photos of Payson Mountain Bike
Videos of Payson Mountain Bike
trail: Wakara
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Oct 27, 2022
trail: Bennie Creek Trail
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Aug 12, 2022
trail: Bennie Creek Trail
0:08 |
110 |
Nov 9, 2021
trail: Bennie Creek Trail
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Nov 9, 2021
trail: Bennie Creek Trail
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Nov 9, 2021
trail: Bennie Creek Trail
0:43 |
186 |
Nov 10, 2017
trail: Bennie Creek Trail
2:13 |
199 |
Aug 15, 2015
trail: Pine Forest Trail
3:16 |
119 |
Jun 4, 2015
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepherder Hill | May 16, 2026 @ 8:17pm (America/Denver) May 16, 2026 | Dry | Tannerb14 | Hike It has 20+ downed trees. Not worth taking... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Wakara Cutoff | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Wakara | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Uncle Rico | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Trotter | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Tithing Mountain | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| TECH LINE | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Taze | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Round Top | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Ray Gun | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Pipeline Alt | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Denver) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Bonneville Shoreline Trail
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasg9pO0T | ridden | trail | activity #96300294 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 8:58am 10 hours |
| mtstewart74 | add | report | activity #96022181 and 44 more | Jun 1, 2026 @ 9:17am Jun 1, 2026 |
| JohnFriley | wishlist | trail | activity #95872989 | May 30, 2026 @ 11:33am May 30, 2026 |
| mtstewart74 | update | trail | activity #95801697 | May 29, 2026 @ 2:16pm May 29, 2026 |
| mtstewart74 | update | trail | activity #95542155 | May 25, 2026 @ 9:00pm May 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Does this trail legally have equestrian use? I... | Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:55am Mar 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nothing advanced about this trail. Honestly... | Mar 18, 2026 @ 7:37am Mar 18, 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 |
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Epic Ride 50k515 awarded -
Top 10 Trails0 awarded -
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10 Green Trails97 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 133 | 161 miles | 39,948 ft | 83 miles | 5,305 ft | #796 | #308 | 439 | 4,495 | 34 | 13,728 | |
| E-Bike | 54 | 74 miles | 16,115 ft | 39 miles | 5,305 ft | #2,099 | #937 | 1 | 2,377 | 1 | 1,546 | |
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 17 miles | 1,982 ft | 7 miles | 2,982 ft | #419 | #1,028 | 176 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 18 miles | 2,280 ft | 7 miles | 4,085 ft | #340 | #1,728 | 147 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 28 | 21 miles | 3,757 ft | 9 miles | 4,767 ft | #217 | #1,043 | 1,334 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 56 | 144 miles | 39,741 ft | 70 miles | 7,054 ft | #65 | #346 | 14 | 3,582 | 1 | 84 | |
| Hike | 151 | 205 miles | 51,932 ft | 98 miles | 7,241 ft | #363 | #172 | 47 | 4,500 | 25 | 1,533 | |
| Trail Running | 148 | 193 miles | 50,495 ft | 95 miles | 7,205 ft | #489 | #192 | 11 | 4,500 | 25 | 1,632 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 18 | 40 miles | 7,343 ft | 18 miles | 4,770 ft | #159 | #97 | 3 | 1,055 | 1 | 117 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 7 miles | 823 ft | 2 miles | 3,114 ft | #777 | #335 | 1,016 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 2 miles | 387 ft | 4,833 ft | 1,798 ft | #272 | #142 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 28 | 15 miles | 1,824 ft | 5 miles | 3,576 ft | #737 | #327 | 2,367 | 12 | 114 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 194 ft | 3,517 ft | 2,431 ft | 6 | 1 | 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Payson
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What are the best places to ride in Payson?
Payson has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Payson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Payson are:
- Bennie Creek Trail (4.5/5)
- Kuntz Flat (4.4/5)
- Maple Lake (4.2/5)
- Grotto Jump Line (4.2/5)
- Summit Trail (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Payson?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Payson are:
- July (315 activities)
- June (230 activities)
- September (202 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Payson?
There are 35 parking locations listed in Payson. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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