Color Trails - San Rafeal Swell, UT

General Information

  • Trail System Length: Approximately 30 miles

  • Difficulty Levels:

    • Red Trail: Difficult

    • Orange Trail: Intermediate to Advanced

    • Blue Trail: Intermediate

    • Green Trail: Intermediate

    • VJ Trail: Intermediate

  • Location: San Rafael Swell, Utah

  • Trailhead Coordinates: 38.788675, -110.709725

  • Access: Year-round; night riding is popular during warmer months

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Color Trails in the San Rafael Swell Near Five Miles of Hell

Red Trail

  • Distance: Varies; part of the 30-mile Color Trails system

  • Starting Point: Trailhead near Temple Mountain Road

  • GPS Coordinates: 38.788675, -110.709725

  • Skill Level: Difficult; features steep climbs, descents, and technical slickrock sections

  • Terrain: Rocky, with numerous ledges and technical climbs

Orange Trail

  • Distance: Varies; part of the 30-mile Color Trails system

  • Starting Point: Accessible via Blue, Red, Green, or VJ Trails

  • GPS Coordinates: 38.788675, -110.709725

  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced; technical sections with significant whoops, especially on the north end

  • Terrain: Loose rock, slickrock, and sand sections

Blue Trail

  • Distance: Varies; part of the 30-mile Color Trails system

  • Starting Point: Trailhead near Temple Mountain Road

  • GPS Coordinates: 38.788675, -110.709725

  • Skill Level: Intermediate; offers a faster pace with small whoops and jumps

  • Terrain: Hard-packed dirt, minor obstacles, and rolling terrain

Green Trail

  • Distance: Varies; part of the 30-mile Color Trails system

  • Starting Point: Begins alongside the Blue Trail on the north side

  • GPS Coordinates: 38.788675, -110.709725

  • Skill Level: Intermediate; smooth, fun, and fast trail leading to the Orange Trail

  • Terrain: Flowing sections with minimal technical obstacles

VJ Trail

  • Distance: Varies; part of the 30-mile Color Trails system

  • Starting Point: Connects the south end of the Orange Trail to the Green Trail

  • GPS Coordinates: 38.788675, -110.709725

  • Skill Level: Intermediate; lesser-known trail offering loop options without backtracking

  • Terrain: Combination of slickrock and sand sections

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