Right at the mouth of Provo Canyon, there is a parking lot on the east side of the road. In the west end of that parking lot is a large trailer that houses Voltage Rentals. Voltage Rentals has bikes and scooters that your family can ride up the Provo Canyon Trail. We’ve done this activity both as a date, and with the entire family. Both were fun, safe, and very beautiful. We are excited to offer a discount code with Voltage Rentals. See below for the current info.
The bikes at Voltage are really nice. They are large and have wide coasting tires. They are fully electric and have a thumb throttle as well as pedal assist, in case you are into pedaling as you ride. We rode these bikes, and our younger sons rode the scooters, as the bike was a bit large for them. You need to be 5’1″ to ride the electric bikes because they are pretty big, and 4’5″ to ride the scooters. They also have bike trailers to rent for an additional $15, if you’d like to bring some little ones along behind you!
When you arrive at Voltage Rentals, you’ll need to sign the waiver. If you’ve made a reservation, they’ll have a bike and helmet all prepared for you. Then they give you a short training on how to use the bike, but it is really very simple. You’ll also learn that Provo Canyon Trail has 3 lanes, two for bikes and one for pedestrians. Using the lanes correctly keeps everyone safe.
Once you figure out the bike, you can cross the bridge and start up the canyon. We rode in the evening, and the lighting was just right. There are awesome views of the river and the mountains, so be sure to make plenty of stops to take in the scenery. You’ll also pass several public parks, most with trail access. Plan your time so that you can sit awhile, take a few pictures, and even have a picnic.
We rode the bikes as far up as Bridal Veil Falls. Of course, you can go further if you have time as the paved trail goes most of the way up the canyon. Make sure to be safe as the trail has fairly heavy traffic. Use the lanes, the helmets, and slow down as you approach busy spots. Mostly, make sure to enjoy the ride!
Voltage Rentals allows you to rent by the hour. We feel that their rates are very affordable and definitely worth the adventure. Use our code “natalie20” to save 20% off your bookings. For current pricing and to make a reservation, which we recommend, visit their website.
How long would you recommend renting the bikes for if you would like to stop here and there and maybe have a quick snack?
We did an hour and stopped a few places and made it to Bridal Veil Falls and back. We didn’t do a snack, so if you’d like more of a picnic or to go further, you might want to rent for a little longer.
Great, thank you, that helps!