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3.7 miles
Distance
825 ft
Climb
-563 ft
Descent
00:33:09
Avg time
261 ft
Altitude change
4,916 ft
Altitude min
5,620 ft
Altitude max
4,916 ft
Altitude start
5,177 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-45.1%
Grade max
50.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,578 ft
Distance flat
00:33:09
Avg time

Alta Ditch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

Gravel road (motor vehicles are not allowed on most of it) that starts off wide and smooth and provides good access to multiple trails. Road gets to be more a dirt road in the upper half. Long steep hills at both ends.

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Trail Supporters
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 18.5 km avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Alta Ditch Trail Reports

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Feb 18, 2023 @ 8:15pm
Feb 18, 2023
Slushy snow off and on. Water running down the no snow covered parts of the road. Could not make it too far up the road before it was too slick.
Feb 16, 2022 @ 4:34pm
Feb 16, 2022
Dry even after a little light snow today
Apr 30, 2021 @ 1:44pm
Apr 30, 2021
Open now along with the BST
Oct 17, 2020 @ 7:22pm
Oct 17, 2020
Affected by the Range Fire that started 10/17.
Jun 8, 2020 @ 6:42pm
Jun 8, 2020
Great conditions
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Status:
on Feb 18, 2023
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alta Ditch located?
      Alta Ditch is located in Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area, Orem, Utah, United States. It is part of the Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.32548, -111.64524.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alta Ditch?
      Alta Ditch has 825 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 563 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,916 ft to 5,620 ft.
      ▼ Is Alta Ditch a point to point trail?
      Alta Ditch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Alta Ditch?
      Alta Ditch is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alta Ditch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alta Ditch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alta Ditch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alta Ditch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alta Ditch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Alta Ditch. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alta Ditch?
      Alta Ditch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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