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4,649 ft
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:17:04
Avg time
166 ft
Altitude change
5,683 ft
Altitude min
5,862 ft
Altitude max
5,683 ft
Altitude start
5,850 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
63.4%
Grade min
2,795 ft
Distance climb
1,385 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:17:04
Avg time

China Tower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Santaquin Bench
    Santaquin, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #320370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #239301 in E-Biking
    • #318173 in Trail Running
    • #54172 in Hiking
    • #17214 in Dirtbiking
    • #6560 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #40293 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,697 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,003 in E-Biking
    • #5,658 in Trail Running
    • #1,347 in Hiking
    • #1,170 in Dirtbiking
    • #761 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #1,529 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Santaquin Bench State Wildlife Management Area
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    60 inches
  • Entrance Gate
    No

This loop climbs to the top of a hill overlooking the lower end of Santaquin Canyon, with great views of the entire bench area, the mountains, and the southern end of Utah Valley.

Disclaimer

Utah DWR is actively revegetating this area (2021), including closing some old tracks, so please stay on the posted trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is China Tower located?
      China Tower is located in Santaquin Bench, Santaquin, Utah, United States. It is part of the Santaquin Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.95235, -111.76631.
      ▼ How hard is China Tower?
      China Tower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for China Tower?
      China Tower has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,683 ft to 5,862 ft.
      ▼ Is China Tower a point to point trail?
      China Tower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is China Tower?
      China Tower is 4,649 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on China Tower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on China Tower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access China Tower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to China Tower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride China Tower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride China Tower. The trail is 4,649 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is China Tower?
      China Tower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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