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      The eastern side of the San Rafael Swell, centered on the Reef, a near vertical ridge of Navajo Sandstone crossed by several slot canyons.
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      Region Details
      • 16
      • 10
      • 24
      • 4
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 12, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      55
      Trails Mountain Bike
      55
      Trails E-Bike
      53
      Trails Horse
      48
      Trails Hike
      55
      Trails Trail Running
      54
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      54
      Trails Observed Trials
      4
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      44
      Total Distance
      367 miles
      Total Descent
      34,358 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,157 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,474 ft
      Reports
      30
      Photos
      160
      Ridden Counter
      498

      Photos of San Rafael Reef Recreation Area Mountain Bike

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      Apr 15, 2025 @ 3:03pm
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      Apr 15, 2025 @ 3:02pm
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      Mar 9, 2025 @ 6:29pm
      Mar 9, 2025
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      Mar 9, 2025 @ 6:29pm
      Mar 9, 2025
      15 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 6:28pm
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      Mar 9, 2025 @ 6:28pm
      Mar 9, 2025
      15 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 6:28pm
      Mar 9, 2025

      Videos of San Rafael Reef Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      youtuber Behind the Reef Trail is really amazing (and...
      43:31 | 37 | Mar 23, 2025 , Green River
      youtuber Fat Biking on technical trails!? | Red, Blue,...
      43:12 | 57 | Mar 15, 2024 , Green River
      youtuber Fat Biking on technical trails!? | Red, Blue,...
      43:12 | 68 | Mar 15, 2024 , Green River
      youtuber Fat Biking on technical trails!? | Red, Blue,...
      trail: Blue Trail
      43:12 | 57 | Mar 15, 2024 , Green River
      youtuber Fat Biking on technical trails!? | Red, Blue,...
      trail: Red Trail
      43:12 | 112 | Mar 15, 2024 , Green River
      youtuber Lower Eagle Canyon & Eva Conover in the...
      35:25 | 98 | Dec 22, 2023 , Green River
      youtuber Lower Eagle Canyon & Eva Conover in the...
      35:25 | 122 | Dec 22, 2023 , Green River
      youtuber Lower Eagle Canyon & Eva Conover in the...
      35:25 | 75 | Dec 22, 2023 , Green River

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Devil's Racetrack
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 3:59pm
      Apr 26, 2025
      		 Very DryE-Bike Hidec
      Coal Wash North Fork
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 3:59pm
      Apr 26, 2025
      		 Very DryE-Bike Hidec
      Blue/Green Access
      Feb 17, 2025 @ 3:06pm
      Feb 17, 2025
      		 DryPerfectly dry, but lots of soft'ish loamy...JasonFarns
      Blue Trail
      Feb 17, 2025 @ 3:06pm
      Feb 17, 2025
      		 DryPerfectly dry, but lots of soft'ish loamy...JasonFarns
      Black Dragon Wash
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 12:05pm
      Feb 18, 2025
      		 IdealJasonFarns
      Petroglyph Loop
      Jun 15, 2023 @ 6:26am
      Jun 15, 2023
      		 Dryflamingod
      Behind the Reef
      Oct 15, 2022 @ 3:59am
      Oct 15, 2022
      		 VariableAwful, Muddy Creek - there is NO TRAIL....Moebriley
      Temple Mountain (South)
      Oct 15, 2022 @ 10:59am
      Oct 15, 2022
      		 UnknownBe prepared to carry your bike more than...Moebriley
      Little Ocean Draw Overlook
      May 5, 2022 @ 10:45am
      May 5, 2022
      		 IdealLovely ride to an amazing viewpoint. Wild...barbarajackson
      Water Fall Trail
      Nov 6, 2021 @ 8:48am
      Nov 6, 2021
      		 Dryjed-campbell

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      rsheffnerwishlisttrailactivity #73608269
      Jun 12, 2025 @ 5:10am
      2 days
      traildoctawishlisttrailactivity #73438213 and 2 more
      Jun 9, 2025 @ 12:35pm
      Jun 9, 2025
      larsmanwishlisttrailactivity #73271902
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 9:31am
      Jun 7, 2025
      jlocallaghanwishlisttrailactivity #73075581
      Jun 4, 2025 @ 10:29am
      Jun 4, 2025
      PxvCupEwishlisttrailactivity #72160243
      May 22, 2025 @ 7:40am
      May 22, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      JasonFarnstrailRed TrailFrom the parking lot until the intersection...
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 12:31pm
      Feb 18, 2025
      JasonFarnstrailBlack Dragon WashMuch more of a 4x4 / motorcycle trail, but the...
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 12:19pm
      Feb 18, 2025
      MoebrileyreportBehind the ReefSo nobody else does? it was a posted route on...
      Jun 2, 2024 @ 7:57am
      Jun 2, 2024
      minerbikerreportBehind the ReefWhy are you going down Muddy Creek with a...
      Apr 5, 2024 @ 12:19pm
      Apr 5, 2024
      RusstiquetrailWater Fall TrailLittle heavy on the dry wash for my tastes....
      Mar 21, 2024 @ 8:16pm
      Mar 21, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      West San Rafael Swell 16.2 km
      Goblin Valley State Park 515.9 km
      Wedge Recreation Area 118.8 km
      The Wedge 722.5 km
      Buckhorn Wash 2 225.8 km

      Local Trail Supporters


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike55367 miles34,357 ft182 miles3,156 ft
      		#8,059#3,4071323074
      E-Bike53354 miles32,661 ft173 miles3,156 ft
      		#3,715#8592333
      Horse48322 miles28,494 ft159 miles3,156 ft
      		#773#5476
      Hike55367 miles34,357 ft182 miles3,156 ft
      		#7,045#3,25542539
      Trail Running54360 miles32,612 ft178 miles3,156 ft
      		#7,399#3,395251
      Dirtbike/Moto54366 miles34,275 ft182 miles3,156 ft
      		#171#11523755
      Observed Trials420 miles2,044 ft7 miles925 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV44313 miles27,133 ft152 miles3,156 ft
      		#98#54163
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