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Tibble Fork
Provo, Utah
17.1 miles N of Provo, UtahThis trail is advanced tech and strenuous aerobic. This trail involves a few miles of riding on the pavement. Start by heading back down to the intersection with the South Fork of American Canyon and turnig left and climb up the hill to the Pine Hollow trailhead parking(as an alternate you could start here but you really don't want to climb that hill at the end of this ride) look for the trail on the opposite side of the street from the parking lot. Start the brutal climb up the Pine Hollow trail this narrow, rocky and steep after about 2 miles turn left onto the Great Western Trail and follow this up to Ridge 157 trail. Head north on Ridge 157 by turning left and follow this for 2 miles being sure to take the right hand turn at the Mud Springs fork of the trail. Here you will climb up through aspens and then a short fun downhill to the Tibble fork trail. Turn left onto Tibble fork and get ready to drop about 2000' over the next 3 miles and back down to your vehicle. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
Lisa Falls
Sandy, Utah
5.9 miles E of Sandy, UtahLisa Falls is a great place to climb Spring through Fall, any time of day. The base is well shaded by trees and offers many flat places to belay, or just hang out and relax. The roaring waterfall gives the place a nice atmosphere, while the spray of water and its ensuing breeze also help keep the area cool. The routes here climb granite polished smooth as snot, holdless friction faces, clean cracks, and juggy overhangs. Also, the views of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the lower slopes of North Thunder Mountain are wonderful.
Bells Canyon
Sandy, Utah
1.9 miles E of Sandy, UtahBells Canyon is a moderate, 4.5 mile hike that begins in a residential area and ends at a waterfall in the enter of the canyon's forest. The first 1/2 mile of the hike is relatively easy and leads straight to the reservoir, which is one of the best views of the hike. There are several places for people to stop and have a snack surrounding the reservoir, although some choose to turn around before the trail gets too difficult.
Once you reach the sign that directs you to the waterfall, the hike gets considerably more difficult. It's about 1.2 miles of climbing over large rocks at a serious incline, but the views are incredible. Bells Canyon has gorgeous fall foliage in the autumn months, and once spring comes around, everything is beautiful and green. There is a creek that flows along the trail, several open areas of meadow and wildflowers, and spectacular views of the canyon and the Salt Lake Valley. It's a hike that pays off as you climb it.
The waterfall is in the center of a grove of trees. There is a steep hill downward that will take you to the base of the fall, but it can be treacherous to reach, so tread carefully.
Bells Canyon does not see much Mountain Bike traffic, and for good reason! It starts out very steep and with a loose gravel trail base, it makes for a tough climb on a bike. There are steps that are all but impossible to ride up (or down). After reaching the very scenic Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir the trail is much better! It turns to a fun single track through the trees. After crossing the stream above the Reservoir the trail becomes snarled with large granite boulders and is tough for even a hiker to negotiate. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
