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4,042 ft
Distance
-599 ft
Descent
00:08:13
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
00:08:13
Avg time
Winward Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPayson Canyon
Payson, Utah -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for Trail Running
- Downhill Only for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUinta-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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Directions to winward trailhead
(39.946160, -111.690250)
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winward
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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