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4,647 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-239 ft
Descent
00:06:20
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
5,071 ft
Altitude min
5,193 ft
Altitude max
5,175 ft
Altitude start
5,071 ft
Altitude end
-2.234%
Grade
-65.338%
Grade max
19.324%
Grade min
2,213 ft
Distance climb
2,340 ft
Distance down
94 ft
Distance flat
00:06:20
Avg time

GWT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Provo Canyon
    Provo, Utah
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95070 in Trail Running
    • #97835 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Good connector from Johnson Hole down to the canyon. Follows along the canyon cliff. Difficulty is expert because the beginning is a bit technical, but more because of the sheer cliffs with loose rock. Cost of failure could be high.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 144 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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GWT Trail Reports

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Mar 9, 2025 @ 5:30pm
Mar 9, 2025
 Fat bike tracks and little rivers of water will make this difficult for the next week or so
Aug 8, 2023 @ 2:14pm
Aug 8, 2023
 This Spring a rock slide toppled both handrails of the bridge leaving the north handrail flopped onto the bridge deck and impeding passage. I cut...
Aug 1, 2023 @ 11:20am
Aug 1, 2023
 Still small sections covered in moving water.
Jun 24, 2023 @ 8:20pm
Jun 24, 2023
 Bridge is out and there is significant water on the trail
Jun 24, 2023 @ 9:53am
Jun 24, 2023
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Status:
on Mar 9, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

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      Canyon Glen Pipeline Loop
      2 miles • 230 ft • 1 • Loop •
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      126
      Provo Canyon Rabbit
      17 miles • 2,806 ft • 18 • Loop •
      The loop is in the shape of a rabbit.
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      BST: Provo to Alpine
      26 miles • 3,834 ft • 17 •
      One of the longest currently traversable segments of the BST, including mostly official trail with some...
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      todd todd
      I changed it to blue. The trail was imported from another database which had the trail added back in 2010 before the bridge. The exposure was really bad, and it was really difficult before the construction where it turns off to the old river bridge. But yah, I didn't realize this was still a black. I don't want to send families with little kids with that exposure, so I'll keep it blue.
      ThomasBombadillo
      Not sure why anyone would rate this a black trail. It's easy to ride in either direction with no technical features whatsoever. There is a little bit of exposure, but nothing scary. This should be rated green or at most a mild blue.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GWT located?
      GWT is located in Provo Canyon, Provo, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.33161, -111.62089.
      ▼ How hard is GWT?
      GWT is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.234%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GWT?
      GWT has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,071 ft to 5,193 ft.
      ▼ Is GWT a point to point trail?
      GWT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is GWT?
      GWT is 4,647 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GWT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on GWT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access GWT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GWT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GWT?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride GWT. The trail is 4,647 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GWT?
      GWT is a very popular trail. There have been 1,498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,503 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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