more stats
1,480 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:02:38
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
5,584 ft
Altitude min
5,642 ft
Altitude max
5,584 ft
Altitude start
5,623 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
397 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:02:38
Avg time

JAX Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98003 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154625 in Trail Running
    • #333822 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,659 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,602 in Trail Running
    • #5,896 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Payson City

Shot trail mostly used to access Kaya.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 108 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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JAX Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Denver)
3 days
 reporter You guessed it, muddy. Please respect the closure while we get the much needed moisture.
Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Denver)
3 days
 reporter
Sep 23, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Denver)
Sep 23, 2026
 reporter May encounter some we areas this morning, best to avoid until later today.
Sep 22, 2026 @ 4:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 22, 2026
Not approved
Sep 22, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver)
Sep 22, 2026
 reporter You guessed it, muddy. Please respect the closure while we get the much needed moisture.
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Status:
on Sep 28, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Nov 7, 2014 @ 8:06am
      Nov 7, 2014

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      Routes with this trail

      17
      Nebo Goat Beg/Int Workout
      2 miles • 468 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
      Climb , Trotters and to the Pond. to Jax, down Jax to . Sprint up , Mez. Repeat to Jax, down Jax to ....
      58
      4hrs4Bay-Advanced
      9 miles • 1,126 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Nebo goats 4 hours of Forebay advanced route
      3.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★
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      3 ★ 100%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is JAX located?
      JAX is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.99098, -111.68719.
      ▼ How hard is JAX?
      JAX is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for JAX?
      JAX has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,584 ft to 5,642 ft.
      ▼ Is JAX a point to point trail?
      JAX is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is JAX?
      JAX is 1,480 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on JAX?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on JAX. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride JAX?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride JAX are:
      • May (8 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access JAX? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to JAX are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride JAX?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride JAX. The trail is 1,480 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is JAX?
      JAX is a very popular trail. There have been 541 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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