more stats
3,097 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:08:56
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
5,547 ft
Altitude min
5,624 ft
Altitude max
5,609 ft
Altitude start
5,548 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
827 ft
Distance climb
1,814 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:08:56
Avg time

High Sierra Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 80 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Gravel 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

Main northern access to Forebay area.

Access Info

This is private property but is not posted or actively restricted.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 136 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      HuntingJared
      This trail is now closed. Most of them down here are. You CaNnOt access this or KARLS LOOP
      RiliAnne
      Attempted to access trailhead from High Sierra Drive. It is fenced off and inaccessible.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Sierra located?
      High Sierra is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.98861, -111.69046.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Sierra?
      High Sierra has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,547 ft to 5,624 ft.
      ▼ Is High Sierra a point to point trail?
      High Sierra is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Sierra?
      High Sierra is 3,097 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Sierra?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on High Sierra. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Sierra?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Sierra are:
      • June (22 activities)
      • May (21 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access High Sierra? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Sierra are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Sierra?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride High Sierra. The trail is 3,097 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Sierra?
      High Sierra is a very popular trail. There have been 482 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 765 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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