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4,524 ft
Distance
-260 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-260 ft
Altitude change
5,690 ft
Altitude min
5,950 ft
Altitude start
5,689 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
4,321 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
Union Chief Details
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Riding AreaSantaquin Bench
Santaquin, Utah -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Union Chief is a fast decent with a fair amount of easy to moderate tech, this trail is both directions but preferred as a downhill from the prospector junction.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 13, 2026
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Directions to union-chief trailhead
(39.943400, -111.763160)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Union Chief
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Where is Union Chief located?
Union Chief is located in Santaquin Bench, Santaquin, Utah, United States. It is part of the Santaquin Bench trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.9434, -111.76316.
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How hard is Union Chief?
Union Chief is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Union Chief?
The trail has 260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,690 ft to 5,950 ft.
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Is Union Chief a point to point trail?
Union Chief is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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