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1,096 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
00:01:24
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
5,567 ft
Altitude min
5,591 ft
Altitude max
5,567 ft
Altitude start
5,591 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
0.2%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
928 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time

Orange Gate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74573 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46890 in E-Biking
    • #79263 in Trail Running
    • #78381 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • 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
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Payson City

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Orange Gate is a 1,096 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Payson Utah. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 25 ft green climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 398 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to orange-gate trailhead (39.984760, -111.693480)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Gate

        Where is Orange Gate located?
        Orange Gate is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.98476, -111.69348.
        How hard is Orange Gate?
        Orange Gate is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Orange Gate?
        Orange Gate has 25 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,567 ft to 5,591 ft.
        Is Orange Gate a point to point trail?
        Orange Gate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Orange Gate?
        Orange Gate is 1,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Orange Gate?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Orange Gate. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Orange Gate?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orange Gate are:
        • March (75 activities)
        • July (58 activities)
        • June (38 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Orange Gate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Gate are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Orange Gate?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Orange Gate. The trail is 1,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Orange Gate?
        Orange Gate is a very popular trail. There have been 2,003 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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