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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSantaquin Bench
Santaquin, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUinta-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 (#45
, the trail starts to the south immediately after the gate entering Forest Service property.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 49 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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(39.955120, -111.762310)
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- Middle Loop 3,114 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About PROSPECTOR RETURN
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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