8.3 miles
Distance
1,183 ft
Climb
-2,272 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1,089 ft
Altitude change
6,275 ft
Altitude min
7,402 ft
Altitude start
6,312 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-59.1%
Grade max
50.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,295 ft
Distance flat

Ride up the road from the Packard trailhead, then take the connector to the Mapleton Ridge trail, and come down Packard trail.

Detailed Description
Packard Loop is a 8 mile moderately popular expert route located near Provo Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,183 ft with a max elevation of 7,614 ft then descends -2,272 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jul 2, 2024)

Local Trail Association

Provo Bicycle Committee (www.facebook.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 37 min
  • Altitude min
    6,275 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,402 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,312 ft
  • Climb
    1,183 ft
  • Descent
    -2,272 ft
  • Grade
    -2.5%
  • Grade max
    -59.1%
  • Grade min
    50.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,295 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    3
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Packard Cutoff
Jul 7, 2024 @ 8:16pm
Jul 7, 2024
brush cleared on whole trail.
Packard East
Jul 2, 2024 @ 3:36pm
Jul 2, 2024
Some water problems that could use attention.
Packard Canyon Trail
Nov 14, 2023 @ 2:50pm
Nov 14, 2023
Packard Canyon Trail
Apr 23, 2022 @ 11:26am
Apr 23, 2022
Still some snow at the top, and one very large tree that needs to be cleared.
Mapleton-Sawmill Hollow Trail
Aug 29, 2020 @ 7:36pm
Aug 29, 2020
This was, by FAR, the dryest, moon dustiest trail I have ever ridden in my entire life.
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