Orson Smith trail
Draper, Utah
| Address: | Orson Smith Park, 12625 Highland Dr, Draper, UT 84020, USA |
| GPS: |
40°31'21.6"N 111°49'20.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 2.30 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 439 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2 mi |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Trails Rocks Wildflowers Fall Colors Pet Friendly Bicycles State Park Paintball Permitted
Hike and Mountain Bike
Orson Smith Trail is located north of the Corner Canyon Gate. It leads up to the suspension bridge and has become a popular spot for hiking and bike routes since the suspension bridge was completed at Bear Canyon in 2015. Orson Smith trail is a very short route stretching up to the (BST) Bonneville Shoreline Trail along Draper's east foothills. You can reach this area also from the north by the Hidden Valley trailhead or from the west by either the Potato Hill, Coyote Hollow or Red Rock trail heads. This area has a longer riding season; there are two options to get uphill, either use Corner Canyon Road or the Orson Smith trail. This trail is kid friendly until you reach a certain point, then it can be steep, it's a very smooth trail but climbing can be a struggle and this trail is steep the entire climb with some tight switch backs and a few sandy ones. The Orson Smith trail is meant for all skill levels, depending on your experience or for those who want to walk around, take the nature trips and go bird watching. You can walk your dog but it must be kept on a leash. Bring water and trail snacks.
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- 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 Draper, Utah
- Head north on S 970 E toward E 12400 S/
Pioneer Rd (335 ft) - Turn right onto E 12400 S/
Pioneer Rd Continue to follow Pioneer Rd(0.5 mi) - At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on Pioneer Rd (1.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Kodiak Ct S (144 ft)
- Turn left to stay on Kodiak Ct S (0.2 mi)
Looking northeast in the parking lot. The Orson Smith trail is to the left at the end of the sidewalk along the parking zone.Courtesy of utahmountainbiking.com
The suspension bridge is about a quarter of a mile ahead off the trail head entrance.Courtesy of wanderingwithpassion.com
Trails
Distance ?
1,167 feetElevation Gain ?
141 feetReal Ascent ?
145 feetReal Descent ?
4 feetAvg Grade (7°)
12%Grade (-13° to 19°)
-23% to 34%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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