Ridge Trail #157
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.
General Information
Directions:
Access:
Beginning at the Information Station located on the American Fork side of SR-92, travel 10.7 miles to the Summit Trail Head. Please park in designated spaces.
GPS Coordinates:
Beginning of trail: N 40° 25’53.3 W 111° 36' 51.45"
4 way junction with Tibble Fork trail #041; SFLDC #252: N 40° 27’32.98” W 111° 36' 52.09"
Junction with Mill Canyon #040: N 40° 28’23.81 W 111° 35' 26.64"
Junction with East Ridge trail #058: N 40° 29’28.35 W 111° 34' 45.33"
Junction with Pole Line Pass: N 40° 31’54.17 W 111° 34' 14.87"
End of Trail: N 40° 34’39.53 W 111° 35' 54.35"
GPS COORDINATES TAKEN FROM REFERENCE MATERIAL AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED ACCURATE
General Notes:
Mid-Elevation Forested Environment
Trail Open To: Hike, Horse, Mountain Bike, and Motorcycle Travel
Connecting Trails: Ridge Connector #216, Pine Hollow #047, Mud Springs #173, Tibble Fork #041, South Fork of Little Deer Creek #252, Mill Canyon #040, other trails include: #038, #039, #181, #171, #031, #032
Trail Grade: Trail grades range from 5 to 25 percent
Trail Considerations: Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day. Connecting trails (#040, #041, #173) can occasionally be under a wet closure order during spring, and early summer.
For more information about trail considerations, please go to http://www.treadlightly.org/.