Saturday, October 18, 2008

PROVO CANYON PARKWAY

God gave us an incredible day riding up the Provo Parkway seeing beautiful orange leaves and granite mountains. Indian Summer is here! It was cool in the shade; but warm in the sun.

PROVO CANYON PARKWAY

DESCRIPTION Enjoy biking over a wooden railroad bridge, going under a tunnel, through parks, a campground and even Bridal Veil Falls. Easy enough for all level of riders and safe enough for kids. This is a three lane paved parkway. One lane is designated for walking, while the other two are for bicycles. 

RATINGS: Newbies 

RIDE TIME: 1 3/4 hours 

MILEAGE: 5.75 miles paved parkway (each way) to Vivian Park and back. 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS from SLC: (50 mins)

  • take I-15 south to Orem
  • take 800 North exit 272
  • (turn left and drive toward the mountains)
  • make sure you are in the left lane when you get close to the mountains.
  • Slow down and do not enter Provo Canyon.
  • Turn left (near Subway/gas station) onto "Provo Canyon Parkway."
GEAR: Make sure you wear a helmet, bring a jacket, water, bike gloves, and energy snacks. Bring tools to change a flat too!

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