more stats
2,267 ft
Distance
-165 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
5,161 ft
Altitude min
5,326 ft
Altitude max
5,326 ft
Altitude start
5,161 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
2,080 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time

Big Thunder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Ranch Bike Park
    Eagle Mountain, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32163 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48812 in Trail Running
    • #61849 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Probably the best section of trail on the Juniper hillside. Most trails cross back and for forth, but this has some great flow with cool structures and lots of rock kickers and little drop options.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 697 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Big Thunder Trail Reports

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Mar 24, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/Boise)
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Mar 9, 2026 @ 10:50am (America/Denver)
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Dec 20, 2025 @ 10:03am (America/Denver)
Dec 20, 2025
Perfect dirt but some of the wooden features could use some TLC
Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:58am (America/Boise)
Nov 8, 2025
May 21, 2025 @ 2:58pm
May 21, 2025
Broken wood/ttf structure. The wooden berms are missing planks. Still rideable but might throw someone off.
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on Mar 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.53 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      sloganho sloganho
      Super fun trail.

      I like taking the OHV road up to the top of the mountain and then hopping on Ridgeline to get to the top of Big Thunder. Big Thunder is super fun -- especially after riding it multiple times to know how to hit everything really good. It is kind of tricky to know where to go at first because there is kind of a web of trails.

      If you follow the trails correctly it will put you right at the top of 220. Big Thunder + 220 is the best combo of trails at Eagle Mountain.
      ERM1234
      The ride up to the top is completely ridiculous! But, once you get to the top very much worth the effort. Skinnier, drops, women berms, techies, and more. Slam it, send it!!! Do it today!!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Thunder located?
      Big Thunder is located in Mountain Ranch Bike Park, Eagle Mountain, Utah, United States. It is part of the Mountain Ranch Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.34977, -111.98043.
      ▼ How hard is Big Thunder?
      Big Thunder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Thunder?
      The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,161 ft to 5,326 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Thunder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Thunder is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Thunder?
      Big Thunder is 2,267 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Thunder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Thunder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Thunder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Thunder are:
      • November (29 activities)
      • April (27 activities)
      • May (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Thunder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Thunder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Thunder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Big Thunder. The trail is 2,267 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Thunder?
      Big Thunder is a very popular trail. There have been 3,639 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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