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3.9 miles
Distance
857 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
725 ft
Altitude change
5,160 ft
Altitude min
5,160 ft
Altitude start
5,886 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3,701 ft
Distance down
1,739 ft
Distance flat

Chasing the Sun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Ranch Bike Park
    Eagle Mountain, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No

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Chasing the Sun is a 4 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Eagle Mountain Utah. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 857 ft blue climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 30 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Chasing the Sun Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/Denver)
Aug 1, 2026
 A great morning trail if you want to ride in the shade. The trail is in good shape and was fun for my first ride on it. I didn't ride the entire...
Jul 2, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Denver)
Jul 2, 2026
 Very dry, but good condition. What an insanely good addition to Eagle Mountain.
Apr 11, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Denver)
Apr 11, 2026
 Did it as a hike. Swept off obvious loose rocks from top half. Awesome trail, just needs more traffic.
Mar 15, 2026 @ 4:07pm (America/Denver)
Mar 15, 2026
 Lot of loose rocks and soft dirt. Be careful on the steeper sections.
Feb 28, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Boise)
Feb 28, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing the Sun

        ▼ Where is Chasing the Sun located?
        Chasing the Sun 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 40.33379, -111.98889.
        ▼ How hard is Chasing the Sun?
        Chasing the Sun is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chasing the Sun?
        Chasing the Sun has 857 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,160 ft to 5,916 ft.
        ▼ How long is Chasing the Sun?
        Chasing the Sun is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chasing the Sun?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chasing the Sun. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Chasing the Sun? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chasing the Sun are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Chasing the Sun?
        Chasing the Sun is a very popular trail. There have been 100 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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