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SaveVernal trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and sandy. Scenery includes views, creeks and desert terrain. Common trail features include drops, rollers and jumps. Popular destinations include Red Fleet Reservoir, McCoy Flats and Dinosaur National Monument.
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- Mountain Bike
61 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
79 trails
- Trail Running
79 trails
Region Details
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- 33
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 27, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 83
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 61
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 79
- Trails Trail Running
- 79
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 229 miles
- Total Descent
- 26,228 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,471 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,254 ft
- Reports
- 476
- Photos
- 316
- Completed Counter
- 9,234
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Sub Regions
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Gusher
- 3
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Halfway Hollow
- 1
- 4
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McCoy Flats
- 3
- 11
- 4
- 1
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Red Fleet Reservoir
- 10
- 5
- 2
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Uinta River Basin
Popular Vernal Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 236 ft • 554 •
Traveling CW, fast, fun roller coaster down to the east side of the highway. Once heading north you have a slight hazard on a short off camber next to a wire fence (have kids walk it). Trail heads back up.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 338 ft • 541 •
Fun and flowing singletrack. Mostly smooth, but very fast, with a hard climb to get you to the rollers on top before the ripping descent. Not rocky or technical, unless washed out on some of the rollers.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,811 ft • 72 ft • 371 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 2 miles • 186 ft • 371 •
And Cookies is a shorter, relatively easy trail on the north side of the McCoy Flats trail network. It makes a good option for short and long loops. The north end intersects with Combo and Got Milk. It climbs gradually to one of its...
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 282 ft • 370 •
Fun DH track that provides a fun climb on slick rock ledges, followed by a technical descent next to a sheer rock wall with fun features and rocky drops.
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 3,652 ft • 5 ft • 306 •
Drops and fun flow. A lot of the features can be seen right from the road that parallels it. Do laps by spinning back up the climb trail (or road). Serious fun out there.
Vernal Mountain Bike Routes
Red Fleet Ultimate Featured
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,138 ft • 7 • Loop •
Favorite loop in the area. Starts off pretty easy and flowy with some ups and downs and fast flow sections...
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 988 ft • 12 •
Could be a fun loop out at McCoy Flats. The climb up and down high rollas is fairly fun, the top of High...
★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,173 ft • 7 •
Loop around, hitting at least part of all the main trails in the area
7 miles • 922 ft • 8 • Loop •
Start at first parking area on left, ride out Handsome Cabin Boy, to J-Boy on to Three Amigos and back on...
8 miles • 1,142 ft • 10 • Loop •
Some one-way on J-Boy, on the return part of the loop.
33 miles • 2,538 ft • 13 •
I dont know i just want to figure out the elevation gain on this ride
Photos of Vernal Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Got Milk | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:36am (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Dry | numbiker4068 NUMB | Got milk has serious issues from the last... | |
| More Hoes | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Denver) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | As with all the trails in the area, there... | |
| Serpendipity | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver) Sep 9, 2026 | Variable | numbiker4068 NUMB |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Retail Sale | Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Denver) Sep 14, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Slippery When Wet | Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Denver) Sep 14, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Jackalope | Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Denver) Sep 14, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Jackalope Overlook | Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Denver) Sep 14, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| And Cookies | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Denver) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Combo | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Denver) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Festice | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Denver) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Milk | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Denver) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Asteroid Apple | Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:39pm (America/Denver) Sep 1, 2026 | Unknown | 8xkLOH | ||
| Rogue | Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Denver) Jul 24, 2026 | Variable | numbiker4068 NUMB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| MochaJett | wishlist | trail | activity #104720730 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:54am Sep 27, 2026 |
| numbiker4068 | add | report | activity #104714212 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:36am Sep 27, 2026 |
| livefreerdie | wishlist | trail | activity #104466291 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 8:29pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| Joelsu78iV | add | report | activity #104263440 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:15pm Sep 20, 2026 |
| Joelsu78iV | comment | trail | activity #104263358 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:13pm Sep 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | The wash part of milk is pretty messed up... | Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:13pm Sep 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode this for the first time today. Seemingly,... | Sep 20, 2026 @ 2:44pm Sep 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Couple washed out spot but still really fun... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:27am Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun trail! | Aug 7, 2026 @ 6:45am Aug 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great views, great solitude, great trail that... | Apr 24, 2026 @ 6:36pm Apr 24, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails74 awarded -
10 Black Trails12 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k11 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge14 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k12 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 61 | 142 miles | 16,926 ft | 62 miles | 4,104 ft | #1,381 | #35 | 310 | 474 | 8 | 8,165 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 17 miles | 1,552 ft | 6 miles | 1,280 ft | #5,755 | #64 | 1 | 264 | 426 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 14 miles | 1,099 ft | 5 miles | 1,001 ft | #2,638 | #50 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 12 miles | 1,099 ft | 5 miles | 984 ft | #3,888 | #46 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 7 miles | 974 ft | 3 miles | 938 ft | #2,417 | #27 | 12 | 3 | |||
| Horse | 8 | 70 miles | 6,719 ft | 23 miles | 6,886 ft | #890 | #36 | 68 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 79 | 225 miles | 25,797 ft | 91 miles | 7,470 ft | #504 | #30 | 5 | 453 | 10 | 962 | |
| Trail Running | 79 | 227 miles | 25,965 ft | 92 miles | 7,470 ft | #728 | #26 | 450 | 10 | 589 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,878 ft | 3 ft | 39 ft | 249 ft | 67 | 25 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 3,878 ft | 3 ft | 39 ft | 249 ft | 67 | 10 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 5 miles | 16 ft | 636 ft | 620 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 5 miles | 16 ft | 636 ft | 620 ft | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Vernal?
Vernal has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vernal?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vernal are:
- J-Boy (4.5/5)
- J-Boy (North) (4.5/5)
- Jazz Chrome Molly, North (4.5/5)
- Handsome Cabin Boy (4.3/5)
- Asteroid Apple (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Vernal?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Vernal are:
- September (202 activities)
- May (186 activities)
- June (69 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Vernal?
There are 21 parking locations listed in Vernal. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Vernal?
The longest trail in Vernal is Can You Moo at 9.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vernal?
The best hiking trails in Vernal are:
- Dry Fork Flume, Middle
- Moonshine Arch Trail
- Dry Fork Flume, Lower
- Quarry Exhibit Hall
- Dinosaur Trackway Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Vernal?
The best trail running trails in Vernal are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Vernal?
Vernal has a total of 83 trails. Of those, 61 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vernal to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vernal?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Vernal is Flume Upper with 1,068 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vernal?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Vernal is Red Mountain with 1,826 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Vernal?
Vernal supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Vernal?
The following bike services are available in Vernal:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vernal?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Vernal is Moonshine Arch Trail with an average grade of 6.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Vernal?
The overall region status for Vernal is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 57 trails:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Vernal?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Vernal:
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Vernal?
Yes, Vernal supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Vernal that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Vernal?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Vernal are: View all mountain biking routes in Vernal.
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What type of bike is most common in Vernal?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Vernal are:
- AM (62 activities)
- XC (11 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Vernal?
The highest summit in Vernal is Mount Emmons at 13,419 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Vernal?
There are 4 notable sights in Vernal. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Vernal.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Vernal?
The most popular Strava segments in Vernal are:
- Across the Top (4,557 athletes)
- GBH (Gut Busting Hills) (4,547 athletes)
- South End (4,541 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Vernal?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Vernal. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Vernal?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Vernal. View all adaptive trails in Vernal for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Vernal?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Vernal directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vernal?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Vernal are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Vernal?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vernal are:
- Combo (3.7/5)
- Racetrack (4/5)
- And Cookies (3.6/5)
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