Provo River Parkway Trail
Provo, Utah
| Address: | 6828 S Fork Rd, Provo, UT 84604, USA |
| GPS: |
40°21'19.4"N 111°34'24.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
Hike and Mountain Bike
This isn't quite as much mountain biking as it is an easy downhill bike ride. The whole trail is paved. One of the best ways to do it is to take two vehicles and park one at Will's Canyon Stop and take the bikes and riders in the other vehicle and park it at Vivian Park. Then ride the trail down. If you want a little more of a challenge, you can also park at the the mouth of the canyon and ride up and back. It's often pretty congested through the section by Bridal Veil Falls so you'll likely need to walk your bikes through there. All told, it's about a 6 mile trail between Vivian Park and the mouth of the canyon. There's plenty of stuff to do and see as you pass a couple waterfalls and even a place to feed the fish.
More Information
Provo River Parkway - Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Utah
Provo River Parkway (Provo, Provo Canyon). Paved foot, bike, and rollerblade trail extends from downtown Provo up Provo Canyon past Bridal Veil Falls. Mostly shaded, good views of canyon walls. Easy technical, but good bike control required for youngsters to avoid collisions with multiple trail users. Season March through November.
https://utahmountainbiking.com/trails/provorvr/Provo River Parkway | Utah Trails | TrailLink
Provo River Parkway spans 15.2 from Vivian Park on US 189 (Provo Canyon) to Utah Lake State Park (Provo). View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/provo-river-parkway/Trails | Provo, UT
Looking for a hike that will take the weekend, or one that will take an hour? Either way there are plenty of trails to choose from. Provo’s trails offer a variety in difficulty ranging from very difficult to wheelchair and stroller friendly. In Provo, it is always time to get out and go for a hike.
https://www.provo.gov/387/TrailsNever 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.
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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 RdDestination will be on the left(348 ft)
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