more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
801 ft
Climb
00:18:05
Avg time
801 ft
Altitude change
7,083 ft
Altitude min
7,884 ft
Altitude max
7,083 ft
Altitude start
7,884 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
1.2%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:18:05
Avg time

3rd Water Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Fork
    Spanish Fork, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #236
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 70 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112119 in E-Biking
    • #324186 in Trail Running
    • #312196 in Hiking
    • #4390 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,251 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,395 in E-Biking
    • #5,707 in Trail Running
    • #5,624 in Hiking
    • #425 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Steep trail that connects Sheep Creek road with the GWT. Pretty tough going up, but a blast to come down, with a few drops and off-camber sections. There is usually no water in the creek this high.

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May 10, 2018 @ 2:00pm
May 10, 2018
 Some light overgrowth and a few downed trees, but otherwise just fine.
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      triggermouse triggermouse
      Tough going up, but really fun going down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 3rd Water located?
      3rd Water is located in Diamond Fork, Spanish Fork, Utah, United States. It is part of the Diamond Fork trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.08362, -111.27866.
      ▼ How hard is 3rd Water?
      3rd Water is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 3rd Water?
      3rd Water has 801 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,083 ft to 7,884 ft.
      ▼ Is 3rd Water a point to point trail?
      3rd Water is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 3rd Water?
      3rd Water is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 3rd Water?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 3rd Water. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 3rd Water? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 3rd Water are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 3rd Water?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride 3rd Water. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 3rd Water?
      3rd Water is a moderately popular trail. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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