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San Rafael - Green River Area
Mountain Bike Trails
includes Green River to Salina
Click a trail name for details!
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Green River |
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Bull Bottom
(Green River). Slickrock area along the Green River 25 miles (via gravel
road) south of the town of Green River.
Remote area. No services. Season April through November. |
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June's Bottom.
Slickrock along Green River with descending track down to river's edge.
Remote area with no services, 30 miles south of town of Green River in San
Rafael desert. Slickrock intermediate technical, descent to river
upper-intermediate to advanced. Season
late April through November. [2020: Only a bit of
dirt road remains legal here, as the area has been designated part of the
Labyrinth Wilderness. This ride is no longer recommended.] |
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Miners Run.
This is a remote 11-mile loop near the junction of US-6 and I-70. It's
hard to find, hard to follow, and difficult to ride. It should be
considered an "adventure ride" for experienced bikers who are
looking for something new and different. Significant navigation
challenges; GPS highly recommended! Season April through November. |
| Near Green River, East of
River |
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Athena Trail
5.5-mile loop undulates through colorful badlands along the Green River.
Trailhead located right off the freeway. Season March through November. |
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Dead Cow Loop
Multiple types of terrain for advanced riders in the desert south of Green River.
Red dirt, two types of slickrock, two canyons with water-riding on rock
bottom.
Remote area. Season April through November. |
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Dee Pass Loop
(Green River). Loop in the desert south of Green River combines singletrack, dirt road,
and ATV track. Intermediate technical. Occasional moderate climbing.
Remote area. Season March through November. |
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Mary's slickrock trail.
Smooth Entrada slickrock with awesome views, but requires expert-level
skills for steep climbs and descents. In the White Wash area east of Green
River. Season May
through November. |
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Red Butte to Red Slot
loop. Advanced-level loop with slickrock, undulating red dirt, and
a run down a solid rock wash. Located just east of Green River near White
Wash. Season May
through November. |
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White Wash.
Drop off the mesa on singletrack to open areas of Entrada Sandstone on the
shoulders of White Wash, about 20 miles from Green River. White Wash is
primarily a motorcycle and ATV area, so bring your mountain bike when you
come with a crowd of dust-raisers. No marked trail, open rock for
exploration. Season March through November. |
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Black Dragon Wash.
Doubletrack long downhill with shuttle, terminating in impressive ride
through narrows of Black Dragon Canyon. Option of out-and-back from lower
trailhead through best area of ride. Large slickrock area with view deep
into canyon. Easy-intermediate technical. Season
late April through November. |
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Buckhorn Wash. Very
easy dirt-road ride through a scenic canyon. Gentle climb, graded improved
road surface. Native American rock art. Good family ride. Season May
through November. |
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Devils Racetrack.
Technical ATV-type trail, runs along Devils Racetrack chasm, and under
spires and castles of colorful sandstone. Interesting riding and fantastic
views. Upper-intermediate to advanced technical, moderately strenuous
aerobic, moderate climbing. Out-and-back, easier rides possible by turning
back sooner. Season
late April through November. |
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Five Miles of Hell.
Highly technical (extreme-level skills required) 7 miles on rough
slickrock. We describe a 20.6-mile loop. Moderate climbing but in hundreds
of short bursts. Reserved for strong, conditioned, skilled riders. Season
late April through November. |
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Goblin
Valley (Wild Horse) Trail complex in Goblin Valley State
Park, 7 miles of interconnected loops. Open year round, recommended
riding season mid-March through mid-December. |
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Good
Water Canyon Rim Editor's Pick!
Absolutely
fabulous 15-mile singletrack in the San Rafael 40 miles south of Price.
Loop w dirt road 21 miles. Killer views. One of Utah's best
rides. Season late May through October. |
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Iron Wash.
Sampler of San Rafael riding, with doubletrack, desert singletrack, and
very technical (rough) slickrock singletrack. We describe an 18.4-mile
loop using the Blue Trail and a portion of the Red Trail, alternate
connecting trails (Red Trail, Green Trail, Orange Trail, Five Miles of
Hell). Advanced technical overall; reserved for strong, conditioned, skilled riders. Season
late April through November. |
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Temple Mountain.
Doubletrack route offers two loop rides: around Temple Mountain and west
of the San Rafael Reef, or through the Reef and around the mountain.
Uranium mines, views. Moderate climbing with some steep sections,
intermediate technical, length around 10 miles. Season
late April through November. |
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Three Fingers
Canyon. Ride on improved (graded) dirt road and doubletrack to
rock art in Three Fingers Canyon. Easy riding, non-technical, gentle
climbing. Suitable for beginners. Season
April through November. |
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Wedge - Little Grand
Canyon Overlook. Ride on improved (graded) dirt road to
eye-popping views once the road reaches the edge of the San Rafael River
gorge. It's more of a destination ride. Easy easy easy riding. Official
ride is 19.5 miles, shorter versions easily constructed. Season
April through November. |
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Wild
Horse Trail System Trail complex in Goblin Valley State
Park, 7 miles of interconnected loops. Open year round, recommended
riding season mid-March through mid-December. |
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