This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1.3 miles
Distance
303 ft
Climb
-319 ft
Descent
00:18:17
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
6,315 ft
Altitude min
6,565 ft
Altitude max
6,331 ft
Altitude start
6,316 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
37.1%
Grade min
2,411 ft
Distance climb
3,904 ft
Distance down
653 ft
Distance flat
00:18:17
Avg time

Moose Back Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area
    Orem, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Narrow and loose in multiple spots. A bit of a game trail feel.

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Faint trail

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Moose Back Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2023 @ 2:53pm
Jul 8, 2023
 Went east and it was barely doable. The scrub oak scratches will be on my legs for a good while. Fun loop, would be happy to take some pruners up...
Jun 6, 2023 @ 1:15pm
Jun 6, 2023
 I took Ruffy to the east end and went west on this trail. This trail totally disappears at one point. The heavy snow has laid down the shrubs so...
Apr 26, 2020 @ 9:16pm
Apr 26, 2020
 In good shape.
Nov 3, 2019 @ 7:50am
Nov 3, 2019
 Still obviously being ridden, and enforcement is pretty much zero. Like all these trails, could use a little clipper-love.
Aug 2, 2019 @ 12:09pm
Aug 2, 2019
 The kiosk at trailhead just above Timpanogos Park shows this trail as foot/hoof only with a "no bikes" icon. Looks like this one is off-limits now.
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on Jul 8, 2023
Dry
Avg: 2 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      BrianZieske
      Mountain biking!!!Excellent traverse to Taj
      todd todd
      We will probably remove this as the new trail association finalizes the official trails here
      andisimo andisimo
      Low quality. You’re better off staying over by the altar. The part of this one that I rode was hardly ever ridden, and even if it hadn’t been overgrown by weeds it wouldn’t have been much of a trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moose Back located?
      Moose Back is located in Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area, Orem, Utah, United States. It is part of the Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.34636, -111.64596.
      ▼ How hard is Moose Back?
      Moose Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moose Back?
      Moose Back has 303 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,315 ft to 6,565 ft.
      ▼ Is Moose Back a point to point trail?
      Moose Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moose Back?
      Moose Back is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moose Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moose Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Moose Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moose Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Moose Back?
      The estimated time to hike Moose Back is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Moose Back?
      Moose Back is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 112 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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