San rafael swell ohv trail map

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MAP INFORMATION This map was jointly prepared and printed by Emery County and Utah State Parks and Recreation. The USDA Forest Service and USDI Bureau of Land Management were not parties to this endeavor. Other OHV maps are available for portions of the area covered by this map and may offer more specific information regarding certain routes. These maps include: Arapeen OHV Trail System, produced by the Forest Service; and the San Rafael Motorized Route Designations, produced by the BLM, Emery County, and Utah State Parks and Recreation. Agency Contacts: Emery County Travel Bureau 75 East Main Castle Dale, UT 84513 435-381-3569 USDA Forest Service 599 West Price River Drive Price, Utah 84501 435-637-2817 USDI Bureau of Land Management 125 South 600 West Price, Utah 84501 435-636-3600 Utah State Parks and Recreation 1594 West North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84114 801-538-7433 ohv.utah.gov Every effort has been made to insure all routes shown on this map are currently open to OHV travel as indicated. In the event there is a discrepancy on land administered by the Manti-La Sal National Forest , the "Motor Vehicle Use Map Manti-La Sal National Forest Ferron, Price, Sanpete Ranger Districts" dated 2009 will be the ruling document as to which routes are open and vehicle restrictions that apply. Remember 1. Stay on the trail. 2. Never ride alone. 3. Always wear a helmet. (Required under age 18) 4. If you pack it in, pack it out.

Price: Free

Vendor: Emery County Travel, UT

Category: Trails

Activities: Offroading

Published: 2013-August

Language: English

Size: 136.5 MB

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San rafael swell ohv trail map

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The Sand Rafael Swell Recreation Area is located in Emery County, 30 miles west of Green River, Utah on Interstate 70. The Sand Rafael Swell consists of colorful landscape, beautiful desert badlands, and winding canyon gorges. It is estimated about 1500 square miles of BLM land. Some of the most popular areas to ride in San Rafael include Devils Racetrack, Iron Wash, Buckhorn Wash, Ernie Canyon, 5 Miles of Hell and much more.

  • Location: 30 miles west of Green River, UT
  • Type: Desert Trails, Washes, Gorges, Dirt Roads / BLM
  • OHV’s: ATVs, Side by Sides, Dirt Bikes
  • Map/Directions
  • San Rafael Trail Map
  • Emery County OHV Trail Map
  • Gadiner Family Adventures – Oct 2012 Trip & TOPO Maps – May 2013 Trip

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San rafael swell ohv trail map
The San Rafael Swell trails offer unbelievable scenery, technical obstacles, fast washes and a great variety of terrain. The Orange, Red and Blue Trails are located on the South or Temple Mtn. side of the Swell. Our plan was to start near the turn off to Goblin Valley State Park, ride up North Temple Wash and ride the Orange and Red Trails.

This was a good plan, however we did not expect to find as much snow as we did once we got going on the Red Trail. This is a desert climate and even in late December there often is good riding to be had here, however it is higher in elevation than some other desert locations and can hold on to snow a little longer. The Orange trail is an intermediate trail with a number of rock ledges and soft sandy washes. The Red Trail steps up to difficult with larger and more numerous obstacles. Our ride on the Red Trail was made more difficult by the snow on the North facing slopes. The trail first drops into a wash where it climbs back out after traveling West down the wash briefly. Since we had never been on this trail before we began to grow uneasy as the sun dipped further. Since we knew what was behind us we opted for the sure way out and headed back the way we came instead of completing the Red Trail. We found later that we were very close to being out of the hard stuff on the Red Trail. Once back to the Orange/Blue/Red junction, we were again unsure of the best route back. We decided the Blue Trail(easy) would be a more sure route and maybe quicker depending on what waited on the Orange with the scattered snow sections. Good loops can be made either way, doing the Orange then the Red, or the Orange to the Blue and returning on the road depending on the desired difficulty. Another fun ride would be to do an out and back of the Orange Trail. The road back is scenic, but can be boring if you don't like riding a gravel road, so take note as you ride out if you'd rather return or complete a loop on any of these routes.

  • Distance Traveled: About 40 miles
  • Difficulty: Orange: Intermediate, Red: Difficult, Blue: Easy
  • Best Time To Ride: Spring or Fall
  • Time To Complete: 5 to 6 Hours depending on routes taken
  • Type: Single Track
  • Elevation: 5,200 to 6,800 feet
  • Location: South San Rafael Swell. Click for Directions to the Parking/Staging Area from your location, see the map below for trail route information

Key GPS Points
  • Parking/Staging: 38.653327,-110.65434
  • Turn up North Temple Wash: 38.659443, -110.64285
  • Turn Off Main Road: 38.685041,-110.656798
  • Orange Trail Head: 38.694663,-110.634041
  • Junction Red, Blue, Orange: 38.740367,-110.65014

San rafael swell ohv trail map
Printable Trail Map
San rafael swell ohv trail map
Red Trail

These trails are pretty well marked and maintained. A gps is useful but not necessary to find the trails and follow the routes. This area is remote so go prepared with water and tools, it's also a good idea to ride in a group. It's likely you will see other riders, but I've done the trails and not seen anyone so be prepared for both scenarios.

bonus footage!!, here's a short clip a friend shot of me on the red trail