more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-294 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-294 ft
Altitude change
6,875 ft
Altitude min
7,169 ft
Altitude max
7,169 ft
Altitude start
6,877 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:02:55
Avg time

First Water Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowmobile
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Fork
    Spanish Fork, Utah
  • Ref Number
    FR456
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 70 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A short dirt road from the Rays Valley Road down to Second Water through a shallow canyon with a small perennial stream. Mostly accessible to street vehicles without 4WD, although there are a couple deep potholes.

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Waterfall

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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First Water Trail Reports

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Nov 24, 2020 @ 3:30pm
Nov 24, 2020
 reporter Mostly clear, a few mud puddles
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on Nov 24, 2020
Wet
Avg: 3.7 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      triggermouse triggermouse
      This is just a dirt road, the other side is single track and much more fun (but more uphill and work), so unless the other side is muddy (or you are too tired) I wouldn't bother with this dirt road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Water located?
      First 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 40.04639, -111.28095.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Water?
      The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,875 ft to 7,169 ft.
      ▼ Is First Water a point to point trail?
      First Water is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Water?
      First Water is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Water?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on First Water. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access First Water? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Water are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Water?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride First Water. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First Water?
      First Water is a moderately popular trail. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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