more stats
656 ft
Distance
-74 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
5,056 ft
Altitude min
5,130 ft
Altitude max
5,130 ft
Altitude start
5,056 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
656 ft
Distance down
00:01:12
Avg time

Cascade Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Utah Valley
    Orem, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #297028 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55713 in E-Biking
    • #60650 in Trail Running
    • #151489 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,385 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #661 in E-Biking
    • #1,278 in Trail Running
    • #3,647 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

Dirt shortcut to cascade drive

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Waterfall

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Cascade Shortcut Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2025 @ 2:02pm (America/Boise)
Nov 2, 2025
Sep 5, 2025 @ 8:57am
Sep 5, 2025
Rode Rattlesnake...it didn't record right. A lot of loose rock and had to dodge a couple of hikers
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cascade Shortcut located?
      Cascade Shortcut is located in Utah Valley, Orem, Utah, United States. It is part of the Utah Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.32756, -111.67219.
      ▼ How hard is Cascade Shortcut?
      Cascade Shortcut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade Shortcut?
      The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,056 ft to 5,130 ft.
      ▼ Is Cascade Shortcut a point to point trail?
      Cascade Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cascade Shortcut?
      Cascade Shortcut is 656 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade Shortcut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cascade Shortcut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascade Shortcut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascade Shortcut are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • October (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cascade Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade Shortcut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cascade Shortcut. The trail is 656 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade Shortcut?
      Cascade Shortcut is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 286 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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