more stats
1,460 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:06:47
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
7,731 ft
Altitude min
7,808 ft
Altitude max
7,750 ft
Altitude start
7,808 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:06:47
Avg time

McClellan Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Nebo
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #292349 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #314042 in Trail Running
    • #47040 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,347 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #5,624 in Trail Running
    • #1,186 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

A short trail looping around McClellan Lake (the lowest of the Payson Lakes) up to the Box Lake road. Not shown on Forest Service maps as an official trail, but clearly maintained by them, since there is a parking area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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McClellan Lake Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2021 @ 3:54pm
Sep 25, 2021
 Construction on north side of lake
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is McClellan Lake located?
      McClellan Lake is located in Mt. Nebo, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mt. Nebo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.93954, -111.64243.
      ▼ How hard is McClellan Lake?
      McClellan Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for McClellan Lake?
      McClellan Lake has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,731 ft to 7,808 ft.
      ▼ Is McClellan Lake a point to point trail?
      McClellan Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is McClellan Lake?
      McClellan Lake is 1,460 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on McClellan Lake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on McClellan Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride McClellan Lake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride McClellan Lake are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access McClellan Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to McClellan Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride McClellan Lake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride McClellan Lake. The trail is 1,460 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is McClellan Lake?
      McClellan Lake is a moderately popular trail. There have been 61 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 62 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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