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3,799 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-310 ft
Descent
00:05:00
Avg time
-290 ft
Altitude change
5,548 ft
Altitude min
5,838 ft
Altitude max
5,838 ft
Altitude start
5,548 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
3,261 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:05:00
Avg time

Bacon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Prospector View Park
    Santaquin, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178184 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39759 in E-Biking
    • #105054 in Trail Running
    • #93659 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Santaquin City

A shorter but steeper and less shady alternative to the western trail.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Jun 6, 2024 @ 12:13pm
Jun 6, 2024
 Looks like some good work was done on it. Nice to have all the rock out of it so it’s not so loose
Aug 19, 2023 @ 8:31pm
Aug 19, 2023
recently completed
May 29, 2023 @ 12:54pm
May 29, 2023
The top part is done, but construction work uphill makes it unsafe. Just wait until it is finished this summer.
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        Santaquin Sampler Trail Run
        3 miles • 530 ft • 6 • Loop • Race •
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        Santaquin Sampler bike race, 2025 race route.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bacon

        ▼ Where is Bacon located?
        Bacon is located in Prospector View Park, Santaquin, Utah, United States. It is part of the Prospector View Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.94213, -111.76697.
        ▼ How hard is Bacon?
        Bacon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bacon?
        Bacon has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 310 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,548 ft to 5,838 ft.
        ▼ Is Bacon a point to point trail?
        Bacon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bacon?
        Bacon is 3,799 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bacon?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bacon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Bacon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bacon are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bacon?
        The estimated time to ride Bacon is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,799 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Bacon?
        Bacon is a very popular trail. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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