more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
432 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:17:46
Avg time
422 ft
Altitude change
5,665 ft
Altitude min
6,087 ft
Altitude max
5,665 ft
Altitude start
6,086 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:17:46
Avg time

PROSPECTOR RETURN Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santaquin Bench
    Santaquin, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178165 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31651 in E-Biking
    • #110453 in Trail Running
    • #900 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Yet another trail through the scrub oak. The lower part is well-established (in fact, it has been suggested to eventually become part of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail), but the upper part is faint in places.

Access Info

From the Spur Road (#458), the trail starts to the south immediately after the gate entering Forest Service property.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 60 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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PROSPECTOR RETURN Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Boise)
Mar 22, 2026
Dec 16, 2025 @ 1:24pm (America/Boise)
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Sep 3, 2025 @ 4:25pm
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Jul 15, 2025 @ 11:33am
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Apr 22, 2025 @ 6:59am
Apr 22, 2025
 Not bad, some small rocky spots but perfect for riding on
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on Mar 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Aug 22, 2024 @ 9:24pm
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      Mar 11, 2022 @ 5:40pm
      Mar 11, 2022

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      Routes with this trail

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      Goat Ride Group 3 Workout
      4 miles • 865 ft • 1 • Loop •
      Climb to Prospector, Loop on
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      Carver1ZqKL
      Nice easy climb to the top of Union Chief

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      Frequently Asked Questions About PROSPECTOR RETURN

      ▼ Where is PROSPECTOR RETURN located?
      PROSPECTOR RETURN is located in Santaquin Bench, Santaquin, Utah, United States. It is part of the Santaquin Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.95512, -111.76231.
      ▼ How hard is PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      PROSPECTOR RETURN is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      PROSPECTOR RETURN has 432 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,665 ft to 6,087 ft.
      ▼ Is PROSPECTOR RETURN a point to point trail?
      PROSPECTOR RETURN is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      PROSPECTOR RETURN is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on PROSPECTOR RETURN. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride PROSPECTOR RETURN are:
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access PROSPECTOR RETURN? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to PROSPECTOR RETURN are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      The estimated time to ride PROSPECTOR RETURN is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is PROSPECTOR RETURN?
      PROSPECTOR RETURN is a very popular trail. There have been 362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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