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3.6 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:46:51
Avg time
55 ft
Altitude change
5,926 ft
Altitude min
6,021 ft
Altitude max
5,949 ft
Altitude start
6,004 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,636 ft
Distance flat
00:46:51
Avg time

Big Chief Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dead Horse Point
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22061 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2680 in E-Biking
    • #4511 in Trail Running
    • #23140 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Utah State Parks

Barely intermediate, mostly easy riding, especially after you break off of the rim and make a 180 up to the mesa it really smooths out. Some fast fun sections give this trail some great flow.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Best counter-clockwise. About a third of the way in there is a 2 foot or so drop which is moderately rollable, which may not be surmountable clockwise without a support rider or 3. Additionally, There are 2 or 3 semi off-camber spots that are questionable. Take a support rider the first time.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Avg: 4.25 (50 votes)
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        Directions to big-chief trailhead (38.504070, -109.714640)

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        15:26 | 60 | Mar 7, 2026 , Moab
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        12:56 | 129 | Jun 30, 2025 , Moab
        Nice ride with an incredible view !!
        6:16 | 67 | May 12, 2025 , Moab
        youtuber Great Pyramid and Big Chief
        10:09 | 306 | Oct 27, 2023 , Moab

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Chief

        ▼ Where is Big Chief located?
        Big Chief is located in Dead Horse Point, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Dead Horse Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.50407, -109.71464.
        ▼ How hard is Big Chief?
        Big Chief is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Chief?
        Big Chief has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,926 ft to 6,021 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Chief a point to point trail?
        Big Chief is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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