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SaveThe south end of the Boulder Mountain massif, highlighted by the prominent Powell Point.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
13 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
13 trails
- Trail Running
13 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 2
- 5
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 21, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 13
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 13
- Trails Trail Running
- 13
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 47 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,612 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,683 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,267 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Photos
- 59
- Completed Counter
- 368
Popular Powell Point Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,934 ft • 135 ft • 112 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,752 ft • 65 ft • 48 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 1,507 ft • 26 ft • 22 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 388 ft • 8 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 388 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 294 ft • 7 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 294 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 52 ft • 7 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 1 • • hike
Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 633 ft • 1 • • hike
Wild old singletrack connecting from Stump Springs Trailhead to the Henderson Canyon trail. Crosses right below the towering Powell Point. Stunning views of the cliffs and landscape to the south. Steep tight and loose switchbacks!
Photos of Powell Point Mountain Bike
Videos of Powell Point Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Powell Point Trail | Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:17am (America/Denver) Sep 21, 2025 | Ideal | marebearrr | ||
| Henderson Canyon | Aug 11, 2025 @ 1:19pm Aug 11, 2025 | Very Dry | David-onabike | ||
| Water Canyon | Oct 19, 2023 @ 11:39am Oct 19, 2023 | Dry | kendallp | ||
| Powell Point | Jul 9, 2022 @ 10:36am Jul 9, 2022 | Dry | Hidec |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Great Western Trail
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- ATV/ORV/OHV
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4xUbmLFb | wishlist | trail | activity #105518959 and 1 more | Oct 9, 2026 @ 2:34am Oct 9, 2026 |
| Sisteezy | ridden | trail | activity #104531226 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 7:26pm Sep 24, 2026 |
| TerrySpringles | ridden | trail | activity #100111847 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:34pm Jul 26, 2026 |
| minerbiker | add | video | activity #95641719 | May 27, 2026 @ 9:52am May 27, 2026 |
| ducttapethenbeer | ridden | trail | activity #92943045 | Apr 19, 2026 @ 6:29am Apr 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The Sweetwater Section is 9.4 miles long per... | Sep 25, 2025 @ 10:06pm Sep 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | Expect a forest rd gate at the top of the... | Aug 11, 2025 @ 1:14pm Aug 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is not a bike trail. There's a reason... | Aug 11, 2025 @ 1:01pm Aug 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | This would be 5 star, rad technical trail if... | Aug 11, 2025 @ 12:49pm Aug 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Wondering why people take selfies showing... | Jul 1, 2023 @ 7:04pm Jul 1, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodachrome Basin State Park | 4 | 13.9 km | |||
| Escalante Mountains | 4 | 9 | 4 | 15.7 km | |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 1 | 16.9 km | |||
| Aquarius Plateau | 1 | 7 | 2 | 20.1 km | |
| Red Canyon | 5 | 2 | 23 km |
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 | 13 | 47 miles | 9,613 ft | 29 miles | 3,684 ft | #7,156 | #141 | 56 | 9 | 316 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 19 miles | 1,339 ft | 7 miles | 2,671 ft | 5 | 11 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 25 miles | 2,254 ft | 12 miles | 2,756 ft | #8,198 | #3,435 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3 miles | 600 ft | 3 miles | 584 ft | #8,202 | #3,431 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 2,356 ft | 5 miles | 1,516 ft | #8,198 | #3,435 | |||||
| Horse | 8 | 34 miles | 6,591 ft | 18 miles | 2,841 ft | #1,459 | #56 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 13 | 47 miles | 9,613 ft | 29 miles | 3,684 ft | #5,513 | #147 | 9 | 16 | |||
| Trail Running | 13 | 47 miles | 9,613 ft | 29 miles | 3,684 ft | #4,687 | #99 | 3 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 19 miles | 1,339 ft | 7 miles | 2,671 ft | 1 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 19 miles | 1,339 ft | 7 miles | 2,671 ft | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Powell Point?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Powell Point are:
- Sweetwater Section (GWT) (4/5)
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section (south) (4/5)
- Powell Point Trail (0/5)
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section (0/5)
- Pine Lake (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Powell Point?
Check the Powell Point trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Powell Point?
The longest trail in Powell Point is Henderson Canyon at 8.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Powell Point?
The best hiking trails in Powell Point are:
- Powell Point Trail
- Under The Point
- Water Canyon
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section (central)
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Powell Point?
The best trail running trails in Powell Point are:
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section (central)
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section (south)
- Powell Point Trail
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How many trails are in Powell Point?
Powell Point has a total of 13 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Powell Point to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Powell Point?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Powell Point is Under The Point with 633 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Powell Point?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Powell Point is Henderson Canyon with 2,319 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Powell Point?
Powell Point supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Powell Point?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Powell Point is Sweetwater Section (GWT) with an average grade of 3.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Powell Point?
The overall region status for Powell Point is Clear / Green. Out of 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Powell Point?
There are 2 trails in Powell Point 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 Strava Segments in Powell Point?
The most popular Strava segments in Powell Point are:
- Actual Powell Point out to trailhead start (512 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Powell Point?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Powell Point are:
- Sweetwater Section (GWT)
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section (south)
- Powell Point Trail
- Great Western Trail: Sweetwater Section
- Pine Lake
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Powell Point?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Powell Point are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Powell Point.
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