Provo Canyon, UT (Vivian Park), Utah
Utah's oldest 50-miler. 51.66 miles through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo — a true mountain loop with no repeated sections. 13,580 feet of climbing, five major climbs, snow patches in June, and a 4,000-foot descent off Windy Pass to the finish. 90% finish rate. 30 years running.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Park (Start) | 0 | 5,197 ft | No | No | — |
| Hope Campground | 5.58 | 6,600 ft | No | No | — |
| Rock Canyon | 10.85 | 7,600 ft | No | No | — |
| Horse Mountain | 14.62 | 8,400 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Pole Heaven | 20.94 | 7,700 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Hobble Creek | 26.05 | 5,300 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Little Valley | 33.5 | 7,300 ft | No | Yes | 2:30 PM |
| Windy Pass | 40.5 | 9,100 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Big Springs | 46.5 | 6,900 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Vivian Park (Finish) | 51.66 | 5,199 ft | No | No | — |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Hope Campground | 0–5.58 | climb | hard | 2.1 mi pavement then the first big wall; hike the climb |
| Hope → Rock Canyon | 5.58–10.85 | rolling | hard | High ridgeline; views of Utah Valley; first snow at mile 11 |
| Rock Canyon → Horse Mountain | 10.85–14.62 | rolling | moderate | Snow section; rolling high country; conserve energy |
| Horse Mountain → Pole Heaven | 14.62–20.94 | descent | moderate | Descending toward Hobble Creek; runnable; steady effort |
| Pole Heaven → Hobble Creek | 20.94–26.05 | descent | moderate | 3.7 mi paved road at mile 22.7; course low point; conserve |
| Hobble Creek → Little Valley | 26.05–33.5 | climb | hard | Long climb through Sheep Canyon; 2:30 PM cutoff; push |
| Little Valley → Windy Pass | 33.5–40.5 | climb | extreme | Great Western Trail to summit; snow; very hard; hike it all |
| Windy Pass → Big Springs | 40.5–46.5 | descent | hard | Technical descent; snow for 2 mi after pass; push carefully |
| Big Springs → Finish | 46.5–51.66 | descent | moderate | 3.7 mi paved canyon road to Vivian Park; run it home; steady |
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