Providence Canyon

Providence Canyon is the closest trail to my house so I ride it all the time. Luckily for me it is also one of my favorite trails of all time. The trails gnomes have don’t an amazing job building a really fun trail. They also spend a ton of time maintaining it.

I ride a few miles of asphalt from my house to get to the trail. When I first started I would drive to the trailhead. Then realized that was stupid. A bike is a great form of transportation. Why put it in a truck and drive when you can cover the same distance in not much more time. Also, there isn’t a ton of parking and on busy days the parking lot can be full. By riding I can ensure I don’t waste time looking for a spot.

I do ride the trail year round. Here’s what it looks like.

  • A snow-covered path leads through a forested area with bare trees, surrounded by mountains in Providence Canyon, Utah. The sky is slightly overcast, with hints of light peeking through.
    Artistry in ice
    Providence Canyon winter riding does not get any better than today. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snowy pathway winding through bare trees in Providence Canyon, Utah. The path is surrounded by snow-covered ground and leads into the distance.
    There’s something there that wasn’t there before
    There’s a tiny bit of new trail that will likely only be available in the winter. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snowy path winds through trees and shrubs, leading into Providence Canyon, Utah. The scene is clouded and cold, with mountains visible in the background.
    Ice road trucking
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered trail surrounded by trees in Providence Canyon, Utah. The pathway is visible, lined with fresh snow, and the branches of the trees are coated in white.
    New snow
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered trail winds through a rocky path in Providence Canyon, Utah, surrounded by bare trees and a mountainous backdrop under a cloudy sky.
    Slick rocks
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A touch of snow
    First snow bike ride of the season. I don’t like the cold but somehow being on a bike in the snow doesn’t feel cold. The conditions were perfect and the trail was well set in. I’m hoping to find myself here plenty of times while the ground is blanketed in white. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Beargrease
  • It’s getting brisk
    Not as cold but still cold. I was hesitant to wear cold weather gear worrying that it would it be hot. I did not regret the extra gear. Winter is coming. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Oh deer it’s cold
    First ride that I resorted to full on cold weather gear. Still froze my fingers and toes. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • The perfect Fall day
    There aren’t many days with perfect weather, great trail conditions and beautiful surroundings. Today was as good as it gets. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Turkeys are ugly
    We’re headed out of town for my boy’s Fall break. I had to get in one more ride up Providence Canyon during the perfect weather. I rarely see wildlife in the canyon. Instead, I see it in town while riding to the canyon. Today a group of wild turkeys reminded me that turkeys are really ugly. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike –

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  • Climbing penance for all MTB sins
    I really like Millville Canyon. It is a hard, relentless climb. It’s a killer but it also means you pretty much have the place to yourself. The views are spectacular – especially this time of year. My legs will be complaining for a few days but what a feast for the eyes! The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • And then the trees where like it’s time to leaf
    It’s magic carpet season. Enjoy the crispy, crunchy trail rides while you can. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo