Blackhawk Loop
Salem, Utah
| Address: | ~Forest Trail 860, Salem, UT 84653, USA |
| GPS: |
39°56'26.6"N 111°38'38.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 18.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The Blackhawk loop is one of the premier singletrack rides in Utah! Blackhawk loop is composed of couple of different trails, so the name changes from time to time. I would recommend taking along a topo and a guide book;(Mountain Biking Utah, by Greg Bromka is by far the best). This trail is not for the "faint of heart", or those lacking in backcountry biking skills. Blackhawk will test your stamina, bike handling skills, and route finding skills. But the blue ribbon singletrack more then makes up for any hardships endured along the way. With over 14 miles of premier singletrack, who could possibly complain!? Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Blackhawk Loop
Blackhawk Loop is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Payson, Utah. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Blackhawk Loop bike trail in Payson.
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Directions
From Salem, Utah
- Head west on W 100 S toward Lakeview Dr (0.2 mi)
- W 100 S turns slightly right and becomes S 200 W St (463 ft)
- Turn left onto UT-198 W (2.6 mi)
- Turn left onto N 600 E (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto FR 015/Nebo Loop RdDestination will be on the left(10.7 mi)
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