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3.6 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:46:00
Avg time
55 ft
Altitude change
5,926 ft
Altitude min
6,021 ft
Altitude max
5,949 ft
Altitude start
6,004 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,636 ft
Distance flat
00:46:00
Avg time
Big Chief Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDead Horse Point
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
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Global Ranking#25645 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2415 in E-Biking
- #109043 in Trail Running
- #90996 in Hiking
- #563 in Adaptive Biking
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State Ranking#542 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
- #48 in E-Biking
- #2,337 in Trail Running
- #2,083 in Hiking
- #90 in Adaptive Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUtah State Parks
Barely intermediate, mostly easy riding, especially after you break off of the rim and make a 180 up to the mesa it really smooths out. Some fast fun sections give this trail some great flow.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Best counter-clockwise. About a third of the way in there is a 2 foot or so drop which is moderately rollable, which may not be surmountable clockwise without a support rider or 3. Additionally, There are 2 or 3 semi off-camber spots that are questionable. Take a support rider the first time.
Trail Supporters
Moab Trail MixBuilder- Utah State ParksMaintainer
BLMLand Manager
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 20 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 154 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 1,439 rides
- Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to big-chief trailhead
(38.504070, -109.714640)
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Mar 7, 2026 , Moab
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12:56 |
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Jun 30, 2025 , Moab
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6:16 |
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May 12, 2025 , Moab
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★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 690 ft • 5 • Loop •
A short ride in one of the most beautiful areas around Moab Utah! Great intermediate riding in Moab.
★ 3.5 • 12 miles • 682 ft • 8 • Loop •
A short ride in one of the most beautiful areas around Moab Utah! Great intermediate riding in Moab.
10 Reviews & Comments
bizango-x
One of the best sections in this network. Great views. Some tech but generally just good riding.
MrFrumble
Trail is in perfect condition right now. Well marked, awesome views
chardin61
Good trail, but not ready to ride yet. Lots of snow and mud in the north facing parts of the trail. The first mile or so near the visitor center is dry and good riding, but it deteriorates quickly.
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