4.1 miles
Distance
239 ft
Climb
-255 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-16 ft
Altitude change
5,524 ft
Altitude min
5,619 ft
Altitude start
5,604 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,636 ft
Distance flat

Pre-race workout race out and back with loop options on raygun and high sierra

Detailed Description
Upper Forebay is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Payson Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 239 ft with a max elevation of 5,625 ft then descends -255 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Altitude min
    5,524 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,619 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,604 ft
  • Climb
    239 ft
  • Descent
    -255 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -17.5%
  • Grade min
    13.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    4,636 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy
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