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Hike Trail

Big Chief

5.0 (1 Rating)
Out of 5 stars, this trail gets 6!
3.7
mi
Distance
183
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.72mi
Distance
183ft
Elevation Gain
137ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
6,034ft
High Point
5,907ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start over a few small hills and some interesting "alligator back" rock to hike over. After this, you level out on the rim with MILES of amazing views. Continue out to the Big Chief Overlook with views of the potash mine 2,000' below, and all of Moab and the La Sal mountains. The trail continues around the rim, eventually doubling back on itself on a higher level of the mesa. Great views continue, including good ones of the Henry mountains to the west.

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Contributors
Nicholas Shannon