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1.6 miles
Distance
1,523 ft
Climb
00:42:44
Avg time
1,523 ft
Altitude change
6,820 ft
Altitude min
8,343 ft
Altitude max
6,820 ft
Altitude start
8,343 ft
Altitude end
17.8%
Grade
3%
Grade max
102.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:42:44
Avg time

Middle Fork Maple Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maple Canyon
    Spring City, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #5158
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #134966 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18848 in Trail Running
    • #538 in Hiking
    • #157 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Climbs through a cliff-lined canyon. Popular with rock climbers. The highlight of this trail is the 60ft wide Maple Canyon Arch.

Access Info

The trailhead is at the lower end of the Maple Canyon campround.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 17, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Denver)
Sep 17, 2025
Major erosion (large, loose cobble and boulders and exposed due to erosion) This is not a decent mountain bike trail and should be rated...
Jul 24, 2023 @ 1:18am
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Very Dry
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        Directions to middle-fork-maple-canyon trailhead (39.556460, -111.687020)

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        youtuber Pure Magic riding Maple Canyon in the Fall! |...
        29:48 | 187 | Nov 17, 2023 , Spring City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Fork Maple Canyon

        Where is Middle Fork Maple Canyon located?
        Middle Fork Maple Canyon is located in Maple Canyon, Spring City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Maple Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.55646, -111.68702.
        How hard is Middle Fork Maple Canyon?
        Middle Fork Maple Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Middle Fork Maple Canyon?
        Middle Fork Maple Canyon has 1,523 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,820 ft to 8,343 ft.
        Is Middle Fork Maple Canyon a point to point trail?
        Middle Fork Maple Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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