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2,343 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:05:31
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
6,047 ft
Altitude min
6,211 ft
Altitude max
6,170 ft
Altitude start
6,047 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance climb
1,348 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:05:31
Avg time

Bison Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Applecross MTB Trails
    Orderville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35863 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63117 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Zion Mountain Ranch

Main downhill "luge" run in Applecross

Access Info

Access from Lunar Ride at the top.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Jul 14, 2023 @ 12:34pm
Jul 14, 2023
 Chunky in a good,way with some challenging features mixed in.
May 25, 2023 @ 9:18pm
May 25, 2023
 Running great!
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Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (4 votes)
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        Directions to bison-chute trailhead (37.242480, -112.835340)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bison Chute

        ▼ Where is Bison Chute located?
        Bison Chute is located in Applecross MTB Trails, Orderville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Applecross MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24248, -112.83534.
        ▼ How hard is Bison Chute?
        Bison Chute is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bison Chute?
        Bison Chute has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,047 ft to 6,211 ft.
        ▼ Is Bison Chute a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bison Chute is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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