more stats
3,018 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
6,387 ft
Altitude min
6,471 ft
Altitude max
6,465 ft
Altitude start
6,391 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
1,759 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Maple Backdoor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Payson Canyon
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121848 in Trail Running
    • #147153 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,654 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,640 in Trail Running
    • #3,484 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Trail used to link over to Maple Lake and do a little more downhill after riding Bennie Creek

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Maple Backdoor Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2023 @ 12:45am
Jul 8, 2023
 Lots of work done on this trail this season. It's been trimmed and ready to ride.
May 7, 2022 @ 3:32pm
May 7, 2022
 Overgrown, but doable on foot. Wheels will struggle. Some good use might make it an awesome trail.
Sep 25, 2021 @ 7:56am
Sep 25, 2021
 This is hardly a trail, it's overgrown, eroded and torn up from the cattle.
Jun 27, 2020 @ 8:09pm
Jun 27, 2020
 Getting very overgrown
Jun 12, 2019 @ 10:19am
Jun 12, 2019
 Not a legit riding trail. Partially eroded. Sketchy on side of hill. Have to ride slow and careful and some walk sections. I'd prefer to ride down...
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on Jul 8, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maple Backdoor located?
      Maple Backdoor is located in Payson Canyon, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Payson Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.95407, -111.68072.
      ▼ How hard is Maple Backdoor?
      Maple Backdoor is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maple Backdoor?
      Maple Backdoor has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,387 ft to 6,471 ft.
      ▼ Is Maple Backdoor a point to point trail?
      Maple Backdoor is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maple Backdoor?
      Maple Backdoor is 3,018 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maple Backdoor?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Maple Backdoor. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Maple Backdoor?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Maple Backdoor are:
      • June (7 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Maple Backdoor? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maple Backdoor are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Maple Backdoor?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Maple Backdoor. The trail is 3,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maple Backdoor?
      Maple Backdoor is a moderately popular trail. There have been 377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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