Lizard Lake Trail at Mt. Nebo

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1.6 miles

Distance

-763 ft

Descent

00:11:53

Avg time

-765 ft

Altitude change

7,168 ft

Altitude min

7,932 ft

Altitude max

7,932 ft

Altitude start

7,169 ft

Altitude end

-9%

Grade

-47.4%

Grade max

-1.2%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance down

00:11:53

Avg time

Lizard Lake Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Mt. Nebo
Payson, Utah
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#104951 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #89248 in E-Biking
- #69006 in Trail Running
- #93518 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Season

May - Oct
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
Land Owner

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Lizard Lake offers two advanced-technical rides: A 3-1/2 mile DH ride connecting two points on the Nebo Loop road, with 1500 vertical feet of descent. The second is a short loop from the Shram Creek trailhead, heading up and around Lizard Lake, then descending via the lower portion of the DH trail for 5.2 miles and 900 feet of climbing. Both rides require log-hopping skills for maximum enjoyment. For intermediate riders, there's the option of taking the upper portion of the Lizard Lake DH, but continuing downhill on the Shram Creek Trail.

The DH route below Lizard Lake is studded with fallen trees, many of them years old. Some are small enough to bang over, and some have cheater routes around them. There are plenty of eight-inch-plus logs that are a nice challenge. Ride what you can, step over the rest. This is the fun part -- see how many you can clear.

source: Utah Mountain Biking

Access Info

Getting there: Going south, take the Payson exit 250 from I-15 and turn left. Head into Payson on U-115 to the traffic light, then turn left (100 North, U-198). About 1/3 mile later, at the top of a small hill, turn right at 600 East. Zero your odometer here. Drive 9.1 miles up the Nebo Loop Road. (Pass the Grotto Trail and Bennie Creek Cutoff Trail.)

Loop parking, bottom of shuttle: As you approach a cattleguard, there's a dirt road on the right, signed for Winward Reservoir. Parking is at the wide area on your left. The Shram Creek trail starts about 150 feet down the dirt road, just across the cattleguard, on the left.

Top trailhead for DH ride: Continue uphill on the Nebo Loop Road about 5 miles. As you see the gravel Santaquin Canyon road splitting off ahead on your right, the Lizard Lake trail heads north (to your right) away from the road along the western side of the fenceline.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters

USFS
Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute)

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

2 rides
16 miles avg distance

All

36 rides
Last: Aug 22, 2026

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Lizard Lake Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jun 9, 2024 @ 10:17am Jun 9, 2024	80 percent dry and good to go. There's a couple mud bogs from the runoff in 2 to 3 spots.
	Jul 25, 2023 @ 11:57pm Jul 25, 2023
	Jul 21, 2023 @ 10:39am Jul 21, 2023
	Sep 20, 2022 @ 3:42pm Sep 20, 2022	The dirt has been chopped up by horses and cattle in mud. It is relatively soft, but not smooth. There are a few opportunities for trail work....
	Aug 15, 2021 @ 9:39am Aug 15, 2021