Reviewed by: rob , from payson UT

Summary:
not for the faint of heart, but if you love a nice downhill reward, this is the trail for you.

Recommended Route:
You have to try this trail! Start at the three crossings parking lot. Go across the wooden bridge then hang a right at the first bridge that crosses 6th water(about 30yards after leaving the parking lot).After crossing the bridge head another 30 yards and cross the 1st water. You are now heading up cottonwood canyon. Trail improvements have been made within the last month that have alleviated two of the several stream crossings. This is some of the best single track around. Head up the trail 2.6 miles and you will come to a forest service trail sign. To your right is Jock Canyon, 2.5miles further up cottonwood you will come out on Ray Valley road. Take a right(you are no heading south) and cross the stream. Right before the stream there is a diamond trail marker that may be hard to see but if you cross the stream and head right you will come to Jock's Canyon after about 50 yards. The trail is faint but very evident. This is a rigorous BUT rideable 2.5 mile climb to Teat Mountain Dirt road. This single track is definitely one of the best rideable downhills I have found in teh Wasatch's. The trail is used by Cows in the summer and there are several water troughs along the way. The climb is very steep for the first 1 1/2 miles and then becomes gradual for the remainder. You can explore various off shoots of the trail but there are trail markers every half mile or so. You will not regret the big climb, awaiting is one of the most fun downhills around. Let me know if you ride this trail, I think it will become a classic.

Reviewed by: Kelly Morgan , from Salt Lake City, Utah

Summary:
It's not a bad up hill huff, the road leg at the top is beautiful and the downhill is a sick roller coaster type singletrack. Just watch out for hikers because many people hike up to the hotsprings as you are screaming down. The only downside is how far it is away from civilization, or maybe that's a good thing. It just takes a while to get there. Riders should be in decent condition and its about a medium level of technical riding.

Recommended Route:
If you don't have a lot of time take the out-and-back trail to the hotsprings. It's about 5 miles round trip. If you have more time do the seventeen mile loop that the previous people have talked about, counter clockwise.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Rock Canyon in Provo is a nice challenging climb. Start in Provo by the Mormon temple and climb up the canyon and when you get to the campground go north and come out in Provo canyon. The whole loop is like 20 miles.

Reviewed by: dave , from vancouver canada

Summary:
I loved this ride. We start from the parking lot and cruise up the right side of the trail for about 5 miles of good solid uphill. Then you come out at a road and if you want you can go up another trail on the other side of the road. But if not, turn left on the road, you may see some crazy cows, they are my favorite part. THey like to run along the side of the road with you if you moo at them. Sometimes they even run over the trees. THe rest of the downhill is real easy and real fun and fast. There are hotsprings on the way down, and snakes to terrorized. The rattlers are really exciting.

Recommended Route:
up Spanish fork road, left at diamond fork canyon, the other guy says it better

Reviewed by: Johnny mac , from Salt Lick Utah

Summary:
this is a trail that was built by the Utah Mountain Bike Association some years ago.

Recommended Route:
Start at the trail head up Diamond Fork canyon. You need to cross diamondfork creek and then cross cottonwood creek to find the the narrow but well taken care of single track that is 1st water or cottonwood canyon. This wonderful trail is about six miles and then you hit Ray's road. turn North (left) on the road for 3 or 4 miles of climbing and very fast downhill road riding. At 5th water head down stream . It's single track once you get past the gate a mile down stream. Don't froget to stop at the hot springs and take a dip. If you don't mind playing in the buff take your shorts off and join the fun. It's only a couple of downhill miles if you don't want to show off so just jump in with your shorts on.

Reviewed by: Zach Owen , from Provo, UT

Summary:
There are numerous trails in the area 1st, 3rd, and 5th water trails are the best. Refer to Greg Bromka's book of trails in the Wasatch mountains, for detailed descriptions and helpful maps. There are some natural hot springs, which will give you a lovely sulfur scent along the whole ride. Take lots of water and snacks as it gets hot in the summer, and there are is lot of southern exposure.

Recommended Route:
Head up Diamond Fork Canyon about 9 miles. There will be a parking lot on the left. Cross the creek and there will be two options. Both take different routes to Ray's valley road, and create a loop option.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Monk's Hollow