Big Springs
Provo, Utah
| Address: | ~Spring Hollow Rd, Provo, UT 84604, USA |
| GPS: |
40°19'57.1"N 111°31'28.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Single track, winding through trees and an open meadow. Cross the service road about half way up to continue to the small water run off of Big Springs. There is approximately 1000 feet of elevation gain from the lower, first parking lot. There are a few technical parts of the trail and multiple foot bridges to cross. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Big Springs
Big Springs is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Provo, Utah. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Big Springs bike trail in Provo.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/big-springs/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Provo, Utah
- Head west on Center St toward N University Ave (46 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto US-189 N/N University AveContinue to follow US-189 N(11.2 mi)
- Turn right onto S Fork Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Spring Hollow Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(112 ft)
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