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)
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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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    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    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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