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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
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Riding AreaProvo Canyon
Provo, Utah -
AKA
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Dogs AllowedYes
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
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- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 136 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to gwt trailhead
(40.331610, -111.620890)
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A family friendly loop with half along the paved river pathway, and half on the overlooking the canyon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About GWT
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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.
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How hard is GWT?
GWT is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.234%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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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.
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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.
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