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11.0 miles
Distance
2,135 ft
Climb
-2,136 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
5,139 ft
Altitude min
5,155 ft
Altitude start
5,154 ft
Altitude end
-108%
Grade max
41.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3,819 ft
Distance flat
Dry Canyon Loop - Start by Police Shooting Range. BST to Shooter, to Crankland, to Betty, up to the altar (big pile of rocks). Lament up and around Dry Canyon through Crop Circles, back to BST.
The climb up through the scrub oak is strenuous, but enjoyable. There are a lot of unmarked trail intersections on Crankland, so connecting to Betty might be tricky if you're unfamiliar with the area (bring a GPS). Most of the loop is scrub oak, so don't expect any shade. This is a good Spring/Fall or early morning ride. You can shorten the ride by coming down Dry Canyon (watch out for hikers), but you'll miss Crop Circles, which is probably the funnest part of the loop.
Detailed Description
Dry Canyon Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Provo Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 2,135 ft with a max elevation of 6,476 ft then descends -2,136 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Aug 8, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 15, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 22, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time3 hr 18 min
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Altitude min5,139 ft
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Altitude start5,155 ft
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Altitude end5,154 ft
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Climb2,135 ft
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Descent-2,136 ft
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Grade max-108%
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Grade min41.5%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat3,819 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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