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1,980 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
5,510 ft
Altitude min
5,531 ft
Altitude max
5,521 ft
Altitude start
5,528 ft
Altitude end
0.348%
Grade
-16.031%
Grade max
5.807%
Grade min
794 ft
Distance climb
365 ft
Distance down
821 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
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Smith Ditch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Provo
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73834 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44927 in Trail Running
    • #112905 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easy, almost flat loop, takes you out to a nice view of the valley and overlooks the Provo Gun Club. On the North side you will encounter an old aqueduct that you actually ride in for a small bit. This trail basically cuts out the dirt road and gate.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
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  • 34 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 245 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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        Directions to smith-ditch trailhead (40.320537, -111.635545)
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        127
        Provo Canyon Rabbit
        17 miles • 2,806 ft • 18 • Loop •
        The loop is in the shape of a rabbit.
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        My first Squaw Route
        10 miles • 2,023 ft • 11 • Point to Point •
        Just to see how this works
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Ditch

        ▼ Where is Smith Ditch located?
        Smith Ditch is located in Provo, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.32054, -111.63555.
        ▼ How hard is Smith Ditch?
        Smith Ditch is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.348%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Smith Ditch?
        Smith Ditch has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,510 ft to 5,531 ft.
        ▼ Is Smith Ditch a point to point trail?
        Smith Ditch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Smith Ditch?
        Smith Ditch is 1,980 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Smith Ditch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Smith Ditch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Smith Ditch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Smith Ditch are:
        • July (40 activities)
        • August (28 activities)
        • June (28 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Smith Ditch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smith Ditch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Smith Ditch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Smith Ditch. The trail is 1,980 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Smith Ditch?
        Smith Ditch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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