more stats
4,042 ft
Distance
-599 ft
Descent
00:08:28
Avg time
-599 ft
Altitude change
6,477 ft
Altitude min
7,078 ft
Altitude max
7,076 ft
Altitude start
6,476 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-50.3%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
3,753 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:08:28
Avg time

Winward Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Payson Canyon
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119525 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154510 in Trail Running
    • #334348 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,149 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,594 in Trail Running
    • #5,907 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Some locals put this trail together. Super steep in sections, and some grom jumps at the bottom. This section of trail is very steep and loose. If you are not an experienced rider, you will have a bad time.

P.S. Don't get decapitated by the overhanging log halfway down.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Jumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Winward Trail Reports

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May 20, 2025 @ 7:28pm
May 20, 2025
Hero dirt right now!
May 20, 2025 @ 7:25pm
May 20, 2025
Hero dirt right now
May 18, 2025 @ 1:29pm
May 18, 2025
reporter You guessed it, muddy
May 8, 2025 @ 7:53am
May 8, 2025
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May 6, 2025 @ 11:34am
May 6, 2025
reporter Muddy, mucky, sticks to boots, tires and hooves kinda mud...
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on May 20, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to winward trailhead (39.946160, -111.690250)

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      May 15, 2020 @ 5:51pm
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      572 | Jul 1, 2018 , Payson

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 407 ft • 10 •
      Ride the entire payson canyon with this trail! One super steep powdery section in the middle followed by a...
      9 miles • 143 ft • 7 • Shuttled •
      Fun downhill shuttle which ends up being pretty long. Watch out for the steep sections on winward.
      9 miles • 1,857 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Loop to visit Pete Winward, Dry Lake, Red Lake and Maple Lake
      3.2 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★ 29%
      1 ★ 14%

      1 Review & Comments

      djboarderman djboarderman
      Extremely steep and loose. Tight chutes with trees lining the edges. Too steep to slow down in some areas, so you better know how to slide for a good distance. Don't even think about riding this if you are a beginner or intermediate rider unless you plan to get off and hike for a few spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Winward located?
      Winward is located in Payson Canyon, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Payson Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.94616, -111.69025.
      ▼ How hard is Winward?
      Winward is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Winward?
      The trail has 599 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,477 ft to 7,078 ft.
      ▼ Is Winward a point to point trail?
      Yes, Winward is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Winward?
      Winward is 4,042 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Winward?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Winward. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Winward?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Winward are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Winward? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Winward are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Winward?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Winward. The trail is 4,042 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Winward?
      Winward is a moderately popular trail. There have been 634 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 636 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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