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The Ridge Trail #157 to Mud Springs #173 Shuttle a fast, flowy, downhill American Fork Classic.


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Map Key

9.1

Miles

14.6

KM

70%

Singletrack

8,174' 2,491 m

High

6,088' 1,856 m

Low

719' 219 m

Up

2,685' 818 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Downhill · Flow · Technical · Views

Overview

The easiest way to sample one of American Forks best downhill segments; Mud Springs #173. As you ride north along Ridge Trail #157 don't forget to look back at the amazing views of Mount Timpanogos. It takes some climbing and XC riding for the first half of this ride, but once you drop into Mud Springs #173 it is an awesome downhill.

Need to Know

Use a shuttle vehicle or have someone drop you off at the Alpine Summit Parking Lot and Trailhead; If you plan to park there, get there early as the lot is small and fills up quickly.

Description

Use a shuttle vehicle or have someone drop you off at the Alpine Summit Parking Lot and Trailhead; cross the road and ride north along Ridge Trail #157 at the fork of the Alpine Ridge Connector stay right (east) to stay on Ridge Trail #157. The views of Mount Timpanogos are incredible.

Stay right at the Pine Hollow #47 turnoff. It takes some climbing and XC riding for the first half of this ride. Don't expect it to all be downhill since you 'shuttled' but once you drop into Mud Springs #173 it is an awesome downhill.

Use a bell to alert hikers and wildlife. Listen for motorcycles as they are legal to ride in A.F. canyon. At the Tibble Fork #41 stay straight to stay on the Mud Springs #173 trail. Finish just above Tibble Fork Reservoir. Take a dip if it's hot, or use the restroom if needed, and then cruse down AF Canyon road (SR-144) back to the junction with Alpine Scenic Highway (SR-92).

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J Williams

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Looks like I should probably bend my elbows more.
Aug 18, 2016 near Alpine, UT
Fun technical riding along 157.
Aug 22, 2017 near Alpine, UT
Timpanogos views and ridge 157 Trail.
Sep 13, 2024 near Cedar H…, UT
Timpanogos views
Sep 13, 2024 near Cedar H…, UT
Looking south
Aug 19, 2015 near Alpine, UT
Mud meadows
Sep 13, 2024 near Alpine, UT

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