more stats
4,537 ft
Distance
-279 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-279 ft
Altitude change
5,278 ft
Altitude min
5,557 ft
Altitude start
5,279 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
4,213 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat

Chief Guffich Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santaquin Bench
    Santaquin, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #229347 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80147 in E-Biking
    • #71448 in Trail Running
    • #350187 in Hiking
    • #23721 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    March - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Nice section of trail through the scrub oak with some rocky sections.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Mar 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Chief Guffich located?
      Chief Guffich is located in Santaquin Bench, Santaquin, Utah, United States. It is part of the Santaquin Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.95886, -111.7612.
      How hard is Chief Guffich?
      Chief Guffich is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Chief Guffich?
      The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,278 ft to 5,557 ft.
      Is Chief Guffich a point to point trail?
      Chief Guffich is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Chief Guffich?
      Chief Guffich is 4,537 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Chief Guffich?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chief Guffich. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Chief Guffich?
      Chief Guffich is best visited during: March - November.
      How do I access Chief Guffich? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chief Guffich are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How busy is Chief Guffich?
      Chief Guffich is a moderately popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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