This is an easy 1 mile (one way) trail with an elevation change of only about 85 ft. The trail starts from Loop E at the Blackhawk Campground. Soon after the trail head you pass through a gate (marked by green flag on the map below - don't forget to close it behind you). As you continue along, the trees gradually open up revealing views of the surrounding mountains. The trail ends at the top of a hill with nice panoramic views. We didn't get all the way to the top of the hill, so the information given about trail length and elevation change is only valid for the portion of the trail we traveled. The rest of the trail is shown in green as a rough estimation of the rest of the trail on the maps below.
The trail was a little difficult to follow in some places since it was rather overgrown in areas. A few trails seemed to break off from it heading west that are also a bit difficult to follow.
This trail is open to horses. The blue flag marks a watering trough in the middle of Soap Flat.
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| Topographical Map (green=estimation of continuation of trail) |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail in Google Maps (green=estimation of continuation of trail) |
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| Mount Nebo |
This trail is found along the Nebo Loop in Utah County. If you are coming from the north, take exit 250 for Payson off of I-15. Turn left onto 3200 West, which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to 800 South and turn left. Take the first right onto South Canyon Road. When the road ends, turn right again onto Nebo Loop Rd. Continue on this road up the canyon for about 13 or 14 miles until you see signs for Blackhawk. Turn left onto Blackhawk Campground Rd. and follow the signs to Loop E. If you don't have a campsite in the area, there is a parking lot at the front of the loop with a $6.00 fee to park there for the day. The trail starts on the east side of the loop at about N39 53.368 W111 37.464.
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