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 winding dirt path surrounded by green grass and trees leads through Providence Canyon, Utah, under a partly cloudy blue sky. The scene showcases mountains in the background and signs of spring with budding leaves on the trees.
    Slick rocks
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A dirt path winds through the trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with new green foliage on the bushes. The scenery includes rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
    Heavy clouds. No rain.
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A rocky slope leading up to a forest of evergreen trees under a cloudy sky, with patches of snow visible on the ground at Providence Canyon, Utah. Large rocks are in the foreground.
    First Providence of the season
    I look forward to this moment through the entire winter. I spend a lot of time in Providence Canyon and the first ride of the season always brings me joy. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered road winds through a canyon surrounded by steep, rocky slopes and scattered trees under a clear blue sky in Providence Canyon, Utah.
    Dear Apple weather, it does not feel like 40.
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered path winds through trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with mountains rising in the background under a cloudy sky.
    Artistry in ice
    Today was absolutely perfect. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered trail winds through a forest of bare trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, under a cloudy sky.
    There’s something there that wasn’t there before
    There’s a bit of new trail at the very top that will likely only exist during the winter. I love new trail. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snowy pathway winds through a forested area in Providence Canyon, Utah. Bare trees stand on either side of the path, leading to snow-covered hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
    Ice road trucking
    Providence canyon was pretty perfect today. With everything perfectly packed I made it to the waterfall again and had a great descent. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Snow-covered pathway through a forest of bare trees, with footprints leading into the distance. The scene is quiet and serene, surrounded by a blanket of snow.
    New snow
    New snow means better traction and re-breaking trail. Glad for some white, fluffy stuff. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered trail winds through a forested area with bare trees and rocky terrain, located in Providence Canyon, Utah. The sky is overcast, creating a gray atmosphere.
    Slick rocks
    Slip sliding on the ice and rocks today. We need new snow. 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