more stats
2,408 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:04:02
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
5,563 ft
Altitude min
5,604 ft
Altitude max
5,563 ft
Altitude start
5,604 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

Favorite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60636 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26317 in E-Biking
    • #108076 in Trail Running
    • #107015 in Hiking
    • #21314 in Snowshoeing
    • #9591 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,052 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #335 in E-Biking
    • #2,320 in Trail Running
    • #2,371 in Hiking
    • #171 in Snowshoeing
    • #108 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Payson City

Favorite is one of the OG Forebay trails. It doesn't have to be your favorite, but it's ours. Easy trail with a nice flow through the oak and maple trees. it's a nice place to catch your breath after climbing up from the main forebay parking lot.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 817 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Favorite Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Denver)
18 hours
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Oct 1, 2026 @ 1:53pm (America/Denver)
Oct 1, 2026
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Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Denver)
Sep 28, 2026
reporter You guessed it, muddy. Please respect the closure while we get the much needed moisture.
Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Denver)
Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Denver)
Sep 23, 2026
reporter May encounter some we areas this morning, best to avoid until later today.
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on Oct 11, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.81 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to favorite trailhead (39.984760, -111.693480)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Favorite located?
      Favorite is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.98476, -111.69348.
      ▼ How hard is Favorite?
      Favorite is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Favorite?
      Favorite has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,563 ft to 5,604 ft.
      ▼ Is Favorite a point to point trail?
      Favorite is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Favorite?
      Favorite is 2,408 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Favorite?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Favorite. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Favorite?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Favorite are:
      • May (49 activities)
      • September (49 activities)
      • June (42 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Favorite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Favorite are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Favorite?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Favorite. The trail is 2,408 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Favorite?
      Favorite is a very popular trail. There have been 3,825 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,758 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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