more stats
2,149 ft
Distance
171 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:05:03
Avg time
169 ft
Altitude change
5,392 ft
Altitude min
5,561 ft
Altitude max
5,392 ft
Altitude start
5,561 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
1,791 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:05:03
Avg time

JMC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50448 in E-Biking
    • #141003 in Trail Running
    • #107408 in Hiking
    • #23264 in Snowshoeing
    • #8556 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,236 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #604 in E-Biking
    • #3,173 in Trail Running
    • #2,379 in Hiking
    • #184 in Snowshoeing
    • #100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Payson City

Narrow and steep with some tight turns and small rock features. Nice climb to the Orange Gate, top of Noah's and Favorite trails. Often used as a fast downhill section.

Tags
Picnic spotTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 228 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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JMC Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver)
Oct 17, 2026
reporter
Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 16, 2026
Not approved
Oct 11, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Denver)
Oct 11, 2026
reporter Prevalent Mud. Please respect the trail closure.
Oct 1, 2026 @ 1:53pm (America/Denver)
Oct 1, 2026
reporter
Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Denver)
Sep 28, 2026
reporter You guessed it, muddy. Please respect the closure while we get the much needed moisture.
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Status:
on Oct 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jmc trailhead (39.986100, -111.695760)

      Photos

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      3:28 | 319 | Sep 19, 2014 , Payson

      Routes with this trail

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      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
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      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★ 17%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jerheck
      I don't know why this is rated as a black. Maybe a blue, or steeper green. There were only a few small rocks on the way down. Pretty steep, at parts, if you wanted to climb it. Decent, but short, descent.
      MattMan33
      Really fun trail ridden DH with decent flow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is JMC located?
      JMC is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.9861, -111.69576.
      ▼ How hard is JMC?
      JMC is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for JMC?
      JMC has 171 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,392 ft to 5,561 ft.
      ▼ Is JMC a point to point trail?
      JMC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is JMC?
      JMC is 2,149 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on JMC?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on JMC. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride JMC?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride JMC are:
      • September (20 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access JMC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to JMC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride JMC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride JMC. The trail is 2,149 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is JMC?
      JMC is a very popular trail. There have been 1,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,202 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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