more stats
3,022 ft
Distance
169 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:09:24
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
5,390 ft
Altitude min
5,540 ft
Altitude max
5,390 ft
Altitude start
5,535 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
2,100 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:09:24
Avg time

Trotter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14318 in Trail Running
    • #10818 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Payson City

The lower section of Trotters is heavily wooded with tight turns in shady basin. There is a few spring crossings along with a section of exposed trail and great views of Payson canyon as you climb to the Wakara junction.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 113 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 825 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
Status:
on Jul 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trotter trailhead (39.986610, -111.694700)
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      Jun 1, 2023 @ 2:11pm
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      17
      Nebo Goat Beg/Int Workout
      2 miles • 468 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
      Climb , Trotters and to the Pond. to Jax, down Jax to . Sprint up , Mez. Repeat to Jax, down Jax to ....
      64
      4hrs4Bay-Main
      6 miles • 804 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Nebo goats 4 hour of Forebay main route
      60
      2021 Four Hours of Forebay - Long Course
      6 miles • 824 ft • 8 •
      Route for the Nebo HS MTB Team Four Hours of Forebay Event
      3.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 25%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      MattMan33
      Decent up top, but once tough get into the thick trees, the trail turns become incredibly tight for little reason. I usually avoid this trail.
      darcetro
      An alternate up or down trail accessing 4 bay from Payson Canyon side that connects Roundtop and Lil Shawny's

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trotter located?
      Trotter is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.98661, -111.6947.
      ▼ How hard is Trotter?
      Trotter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trotter?
      Trotter has 169 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,390 ft to 5,540 ft.
      ▼ Is Trotter a point to point trail?
      Trotter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trotter?
      Trotter is 3,022 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trotter?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Trotter. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Trotter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trotter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trotter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Trotter. The trail is 3,022 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trotter?
      Trotter is a very popular trail. There have been 3,647 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,250 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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