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4.3 miles
Distance
538 ft
Climb
-433 ft
Descent
00:44:40
Avg time
106 ft
Altitude change
7,710 ft
Altitude min
7,976 ft
Altitude max
7,802 ft
Altitude start
7,907 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,044 ft
Distance flat
00:44:40
Avg time

Blackhawk Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Nebo
    Payson, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #102
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 80 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #124531 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126055 in Trail Running
    • #206407 in Hiking
    • #837 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,280 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,747 in Trail Running
    • #4,587 in Hiking
    • #32 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Amazing single track that is a mild epic ride and has amazing scenery Nothing is to technical and the trail i would say is intermediate, but what it lacks in adrenaline causing drops it makes up for in a breathtaking trail. From amazing overlooks to beautiful single track through pines, cow grass fields, and aspens. This trail makes you feel like your in the back country with just your riding buddies and the mountains. I suggest not trying to do this one as fast as you can but to take time and enjoy the scenery.

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  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Blackhawk Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:31am (America/Denver)
Aug 1, 2026
major overgrowth and gate locked after campground
Aug 24, 2025 @ 9:36pm
Aug 24, 2025
 horribly overgrown. lots of downed trees and thousands of thistles crowding the path.
Jul 10, 2025 @ 9:52pm
Jul 10, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation
Jul 10, 2025 @ 12:15pm
Jul 10, 2025
 Do not ride this trail. It should be closed. It is so overgrown and has an over abundance of painful thistle. Seriously the worst ride I’ve ever...
Jul 10, 2025 @ 8:24am
Jul 10, 2025
 The Blackhawk loop trail should be closed. It's overgrown and has thistle and scrub oak and other noxious weeds and bushes interfering with the...
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on Aug 1, 2026
Avg: 3.61 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      Jorge720
      This path has become so overgrown it's almost unusable. Definitely one of the worst "trails" I've ever ridden.
      ajriding ajriding
      Amazing views. Mountain meadows.
      Thats it.
      Terrible trail err more of a horse path. Just bc is open to bikes doesn’t mean its a trail.
      THESE ARE THE WORST TRAILS EVER. Stay away. Dont bother. Lots of hike bike.
      Bad bad bad.
      forrestgladding forrestgladding
      Another great alpine trail that sadly does not see enough use to keep overgrowth at bay. This would an excellent backcountry trail if it saw some trail love. A little love this trail could be a 5 star ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blackhawk Loop located?
      Blackhawk Loop is located in Mt. Nebo, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mt. Nebo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.91907, -111.62691.
      ▼ How hard is Blackhawk Loop?
      Blackhawk Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blackhawk Loop?
      Blackhawk Loop has 538 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 433 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,710 ft to 7,976 ft.
      ▼ Is Blackhawk Loop a point to point trail?
      Blackhawk Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blackhawk Loop?
      Blackhawk Loop is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blackhawk Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blackhawk Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blackhawk Loop?
      Blackhawk Loop is best visited during: June - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Blackhawk Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blackhawk Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blackhawk Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Blackhawk Loop. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blackhawk Loop?
      Blackhawk Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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