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 wide view of Providence Canyon in Utah, featuring a clear blue sky, a lush green landscape with trees and shrubs, and a rocky path leading through a grassy area. The backdrop consists of mountains covered in dense pine trees.
    Some nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right there
    The fight over public lands is ongoing. The leaders of the state of Utah think that public lands should be sold to developers, mining, oil and gas interests for the sake of more state revenue. Personally, I’ve seen way to many no trespassing signs, defunct trails and fences or gates in my life to believe that the loss of any public lands is a good

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  • A narrow path winds through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, featuring a tall tree with a curved trunk and abundant leafy vegetation surrounding it.
    Which canyon?
    I rode Providence and then had to get back into cell range. I figured I would ride up on the Bonneville Shoreline trail to take the call. Then since I was there I decided to ride over to Millville canyon. Since I was there I thought I’d just go up to the gate. When I got to the gate it seemed a shame to not

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  • A dirt path winding through a lush green forest with sunlight filtering through the trees. Rocks and scattered leaves line the trail, leading to an opening in the background. Taken in Providence Canyon, Utah.
    It’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that bad
    It started with a few loops on Providence and then a need to get cell service so I could take a call. I had time after that so I took the Bonneville shoreline trail. I still had time and as I was at the bottom of the trail into Dry Canyon I started climbing. My memory told me that this was a tough climb. I

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  • A narrow dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees and rocks, leading downhill in Providence Canyon, Utah. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting shadows on the path.
    Way down we go
    It’s funny how photos never capture elevation changes. That is a ten foot drop into a ravine that is part of the upper loop in Providence. It’s fun. This morning I managed 59:30 from my house to the very top of the trail just below the old quarry. It nearly killed me. My legs complained on every subsequent loop. I wouldn’t trade it. Nothing beats

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  • Pathway through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, with leaning trees and rocks lining the trail. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
    Getting my butt kicked by Jake
    Ran into Jake. He used to live in my neighborhood. I remember him as a young kid but that memory is wrong. He is a kick your butt rider that climbs like a mountain goat. Always fun to see cool people on the trail! The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A sunlit dirt path winds through a lush green forest in Providence Canyon, Utah, surrounded by trees and underbrush.
    Oh Heavenly Day
    Heaven is the moments we spend on mountain bikes. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A dirt trail winds through green vegetation in Providence Canyon, Utah, leading towards a snow-capped mountain under a clear blue sky.
    It hurts to get this high
    I knew I wanted to ride Millville canyon this morning. It’s the most brutal of all the local trails in terms of elevation gain. I made it. I found snow. It’s up there. The ride – Millville Canyon, UT The bike – Ripmo
  • A winding gravel path runs through lush greenery in Providence Canyon, Utah, with a large rock positioned on the side of the trail. The scene features a variety of trees and shrubs under a cloudy sky.
    Hot and cold
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A rocky canyon landscape in Providence Canyon, Utah, featuring steep cliffs covered in green vegetation and trees, with a clear blue sky above.
    Chillin’
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A dirt path winds through lush green grass and trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with a clear blue sky above and distant mountains visible in the background.
    Providence in the morning
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A winding dirt path leads through lush green grass and trees under a clear blue sky at Providence Canyon, Utah. The sun shines brightly in the sky, illuminating the landscape.
    Da best place
    Providence Canyon is my happy place. It’s rough around the edges and filled with personality that keeps each run unique. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • 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