more stats
4,524 ft
Distance
-260 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
5,690 ft
Altitude min
5,950 ft
Altitude max
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
00:05:24
Avg time

Union Chief Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santaquin Bench
    Santaquin, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #217405 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86479 in Trail Running
    • #333248 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,683 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,870 in Trail Running
    • #5,881 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Uinta-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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 18 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      Carver1ZqKL
      Pretty fun if you get going fast enough. I would be wary going up this with how fast it runs down and a lot of blind corners

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Union Chief?
      Union Chief is 4,524 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Union Chief?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Union Chief. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Union Chief? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Union Chief are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Union Chief?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Union Chief. The trail is 4,524 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Union Chief?
      Union Chief is a very popular trail. There have been 281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 289 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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