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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
133 trails
- E-Bike
54 trails
- Gravel Bike
22 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
28 trails
- Horse
56 trails
- Hike
151 trails
- Trail Running
150 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
18 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
- Snowmobile
2 trails
- Snowshoe
28 trails
Region Details
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- 2
- 28
- 53
- 35
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 153
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 133
- Trails E-Bike
- 54
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 28
- Trails Horse
- 56
- Trails Hike
- 151
- Trails Trail Running
- 150
- 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
- 51,919 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,241 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,909 ft
- Reports
- 4,546
- Photos
- 513
- Completed Counter
- 18,686
Sub Regions
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Forebay
- 1
- 12
- 19
- 4
- 1
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Mt. Nebo
- 9
- 22
- 19
- 2
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Payson Canyon
- 3
- 10
- 6
- 4
Popular Payson Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2,999 ft • 160 ft • 421 •
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 • 421 •
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 • 391 •
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 • 351 •
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 • 326 •
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 ....
Photos of Payson Mountain Bike
Videos of Payson Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Loop | Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:31am (America/Denver) Aug 1, 2026 | Unknown | Konashred1013 | major overgrowth and gate locked after... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Top | Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Denver) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | nemadude | ||
| Trotter | Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Denver) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | nemadude | ||
| Peteetneet | Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Denver) Jul 24, 2026 | Ideal | nemadude | ||
| Little Shawny | Jul 22, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/Boise) Jul 22, 2026 | Ideal | skifreaknate | ||
| Wakara | Jul 22, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/Boise) Jul 22, 2026 | Ideal | skifreaknate | ||
| Apple Tree Spring | Jul 22, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/Boise) Jul 22, 2026 | Ideal | skifreaknate | ||
| Even Flow | Jul 22, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/Boise) Jul 22, 2026 | Ideal | skifreaknate | ||
| Blackhawk Trail | Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Boise) Jun 27, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Short Stuff | Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Boise) Jun 27, 2026 | Ideal | mtstewart74 Forebay | ||
| Jones Ranch to Nebo Loop Road | Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Boise) Jun 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mattsflyfishing | add | route | activity #100728830 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 9:48am Aug 4, 2026 |
| Konashred1013 | add | report | activity #100480930 | Aug 1, 2026 @ 6:31am Aug 1, 2026 |
| nemadude | add | report | activity #99957178 and 3 more | Jul 25, 2026 @ 5:52am Jul 25, 2026 |
| tremadsen | ridden | trail | activity #99910840 and 2 more | Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:31pm Jul 24, 2026 |
| tremadsen | ridden | trail | activity #99910781 and 2 more | Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:31pm Jul 24, 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 | Good time, prepare for a few rock drops and... | Jun 17, 2026 @ 2:32pm Jun 17, 2026 | ||
| report | Any pictures you can share of the trail &... | Jun 9, 2026 @ 8:02pm Jun 9, 2026 | ||
| 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 |
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Epic Ride 50k521 awarded -
Top 10 Trails0 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded -
10 Green Trails104 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 133 | 161 miles | 39,905 ft | 83 miles | 5,305 ft | #785 | #307 | 435 | 4,539 | 35 | 14,243 | |
| E-Bike | 54 | 74 miles | 16,142 ft | 39 miles | 5,305 ft | #2,122 | #939 | 1 | 2,421 | 1 | 1,619 | |
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 29 miles | 3,186 ft | 12 miles | 5,305 ft | #553 | #998 | 176 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 18 miles | 2,280 ft | 7 miles | 4,085 ft | #498 | #1,678 | 147 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 28 | 21 miles | 3,757 ft | 9 miles | 4,767 ft | #310 | #1,001 | 1,336 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 56 | 144 miles | 39,698 ft | 70 miles | 7,054 ft | #60 | #341 | 14 | 3,621 | 1 | 95 | |
| Hike | 151 | 205 miles | 51,890 ft | 98 miles | 7,241 ft | #367 | #175 | 47 | 4,544 | 25 | 1,629 | |
| Trail Running | 150 | 198 miles | 50,902 ft | 96 miles | 7,241 ft | #486 | #192 | 11 | 4,544 | 25 | 1,730 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 18 | 40 miles | 7,369 ft | 18 miles | 4,770 ft | #157 | #95 | 3 | 1,045 | 1 | 126 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 7 miles | 823 ft | 2 miles | 3,114 ft | #782 | #334 | 1,006 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 2 miles | 387 ft | 4,833 ft | 1,798 ft | #273 | #140 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 28 | 15 miles | 1,847 ft | 5 miles | 3,576 ft | #789 | #355 | 2,412 | 12 | 115 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 217 ft | 3,494 ft | 2,434 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 activity 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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