San Rafeal Swell (Five Miles of Hell, Green River)

Camping Near the Five Miles of Hell Trailhead: What You Need to Know

Where to camp?

• We stayed off i70 (exit Temple Mountain Road) and just past the 5 MOH trailhead. There is limitless camping along Temple Mtn Rd.

Five Miles of Hell Trail

• Location: San Rafael Swell, near Green River, Utah.

• Length: About 9 miles, despite the name.

• Difficulty: Challenging

• Terrain: Rock obstacles, tight turns, ledges, and technical sections requiring bike dragging in places.

Other Trails Near Five Miles of Hell

The trail is part of a color-coded system with different difficulty levels:

• Red Trail – This is supposedly difficult. I did not find this trail challenging on my current bike, but think I’d have had a bad time if I was still on my Husky TE 250i

• Orange Trail – A slightly less extreme but still difficult alternative.

• Green Trail – Super easy. Double track in places. Lots of whoops (my knee and back hate this)

• Blue Trail – A mix of easy and moderate terrain for exploration.

Things to Do Nearby

• Goblin Valley State Park – Unique rock formations (hoodoos), great for hiking and photography.

• Little Wild Horse Canyon – Easy-to-moderate slot canyon hike near Goblin Valley.

• San Rafael Swell – Vast backcountry for hiking, climbing, and off-roading.

• Green River – Kayaking, rafting, and fishing opportunities.

Cell Reception

• Very limited

Closest Town and Amenities

• Nearest town: Green River, Utah (~40 miles away).

• Amenities in Green River:

  • Gas stations

  • Hotels and motels

  • Restaurants (Ray’s Tavern is a popular stop)

  • Grocery stores

  • Medical clinic and hospital

• Larger town nearby: Price, Utah (~90 miles away) for additional services.