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1.7 miles
Distance
801 ft
Climb
1 mile
High Point
801 ft
Altitude change
7,083 ft
Altitude min
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
3rd Water Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDiamond Fork
Spanish Fork, Utah -
Ref Number#236
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 75 in Dirtbiking
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Global Ranking#167869 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #85044 in E-Biking
- #270997 in Trail Running
- #58536 in Hiking
- #1752 in Dirtbiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUSFS
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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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(40.083620, -111.278660)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3rd Water
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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