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2.2 miles
Distance
621 ft
Climb
-587 ft
Descent
00:19:24
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
7,172 ft
Altitude min
7,548 ft
Altitude max
7,410 ft
Altitude start
7,444 ft
Altitude end
0.294%
Grade
-34.025%
Grade max
37.088%
Grade min
4,414 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
697 ft
Distance flat
00:19:24
Avg time

Packard Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Hobble Creek
    Springville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 70 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #165929 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129613 in E-Biking
    • #127833 in Trail Running
    • #379511 in Hiking
    • #4359 in Dirtbiking
    • #26795 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,208 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,714 in E-Biking
    • #2,799 in Trail Running
    • #6,161 in Hiking
    • #421 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,121 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Great singletrack experience. Alternates between evergreen forest, meadows, and scrub oak, with great views all along. Trail is smooth all along, and wanders up and down, making a shortcut from the Hobble Creek road to the Mapleton Ridge Trail (013).

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
AlpineMeadowViews
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Packard Cutoff Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2024 @ 8:16pm
Jul 7, 2024
brush cleared on whole trail.
Jul 2, 2024 @ 3:36pm
Jul 2, 2024
Bit overgrown. good candidate for a maintenance day.
Jun 5, 2022 @ 10:26pm
Jun 5, 2022
I cut out the tree that fell on the trail near the cow water basin.
Jun 30, 2021 @ 6:57am
Jun 30, 2021
Fresh dirt after some rain. There's a bear up there. Came across very fresh big tracks going down the trail.
Jun 8, 2021 @ 2:59pm
Jun 8, 2021
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on Jul 7, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to packard-cutoff trailhead (40.185410, -111.360528)

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      8:03 | 370 | Sep 3, 2020 , Springville
      Packard Trail, Mapleton Ridge and Kirkman Hollow
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      847 | May 25, 2017 , Springville

      Routes with this trail

      8 miles • 1,183 ft • 5 • Loop •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Packard Cutoff located?
      Packard Cutoff is located in Hobble Creek, Springville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hobble Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.18541, -111.36053.
      ▼ How hard is Packard Cutoff?
      Packard Cutoff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.294%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Packard Cutoff?
      Packard Cutoff has 621 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 587 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,172 ft to 7,548 ft.
      ▼ Is Packard Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Packard Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Packard Cutoff?
      Packard Cutoff is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Packard Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Packard Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Packard Cutoff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Packard Cutoff are:
      • July (2 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Packard Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Packard Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Packard Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Packard Cutoff. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Packard Cutoff?
      Packard Cutoff is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 71 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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