Ridge Trail #157
Provo, Utah
| Address: | ~Ridge Trail, Provo, UT 84604, USA |
| GPS: |
40°25'51.6"N 111°36'50.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 18.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Other |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
This trail is 15.7 miles in length and is commonly referred as the backbone of the American Fork Canyon trail system, because it connects several loop routes along the northern portion of the district. The most popular region of the Ridge is from the Summit TH to the junction with the Mill Canyon trail #040. North of Mill Canyon, the trail becomes progressively more difficult, with areas of steep grades and exposed sections of trail. This trail has excellent views throughout. Users can take this trail as far as the Alta/Brighton area. Courtesy of MTBProject.com
Like it's counterpart to the north, the Wasatch Crest Trail, Ridge Trail 157 is part of the Great Western Trail. But the similarities end there. 157 is like the evil twin brother to the Crest trail! So the crest trail has "puke hill", it's nothing compared to the climb from Mill Canyon Spring to Rock Spring (the high point). You will have to share 157 with numerous equestrians, fellow mountain bikers and our gas powered friends on their bikes! But the views of Mount Timp are well worth the visit, and the incredible stretches of singletrack are some of the best in the Wasatch Mountains. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Ridge Trail #157 Mountain Bike Trail, Cedar Hills, Utah
The "backbone" of the American Fork Canyon trail system. Near Cedar Hills, Utah.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7007021/ridge-trail-157Ridge Trail 157
Ridge Trail 157 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in American Fork, Utah. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Ridge Trail 157 bike trail in American Fork.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/ridge-trail-157/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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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
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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(12.4 mi)
- Turn left onto UT-92 WParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(8.9 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(295 ft)
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