more stats
5.4 miles
Distance
466 ft
Climb
-455 ft
Descent
01:03:15
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
4,183 ft
Altitude min
4,334 ft
Altitude max
4,233 ft
Altitude start
4,245 ft
Altitude end
-38%
Grade max
33.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:03:15
Avg time

Athena Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Missile Base
    Green River, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116421 in Trail Running
    • #1310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Green River

The first in hopefully a long line of official trails in Green River. Now you can stop off early on your way to Moab and get in some great cross country miles, with beautiful views of the river. Mostly pretty buff singletrack with some little rocky sections and minor exposure. But the trail is out in the open, so prepare for sun and some windy days.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9.9 km average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 19.4 km avg distance
All
  • 77 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Athena Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Denver)
Sep 17, 2026
Is a great trail either direction. Doesn’t get ridden enough so expect a lot of loose rock. Solid “Blue” with a couple of Black” bits....
May 25, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Denver)
May 25, 2026
A great Moab-style ride. Route-finding is tricky in spots. This trail deserves more traffic.
Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Denver)
Apr 18, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/Denver)
Feb 15, 2026
Better than I’d imagined! Don’t let the 1st mile trick you. It’s not a boring ride in the desert. You’ll see some cool boulder fields and...
Apr 8, 2025 @ 6:39pm
Apr 8, 2025
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on Sep 17, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.68 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.6 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 23%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 15%
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      1 ★ 8%

      27 Reviews & Comments

      40FabRiderCO
      I'm a fairly new mountain biker...I had to walk about 15% of this....nice trail though! Close to my hotel!
      JasonFarns JasonFarns
      Fun ride over interesting terrain with excellent views of the Green River as well as miles of interesting rock formations. Trail isn't too long, a pretty quick ride.
      pricebiker
      Trail in decent shape. Enough moderate technical sections to keep it interesting. Changing rock formations and the River make for good scenery. Counterclockwise a little easier but both ways doable. Only two times in each direction did I not clear a section, but never had to walk more than 10 feet. Dry trail and just off freeway, so definitely worth hitting it on way to or from Moab. Just don’t don’t do it on a warm day as you are in the sun the whole time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Athena located?
      Athena is located in Missile Base, Green River, Utah, United States. It is part of the Missile Base trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.96789, -110.12395.
      ▼ How hard is Athena?
      Athena is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Athena?
      Athena has 142 m of elevation gain. The trail has 139 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,275 m to 1,321 m.
      ▼ How long is Athena?
      Athena is 8.8 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Athena?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Athena. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Athena?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Athena are:
      • April (10 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Athena? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Athena are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Athena?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to ride Athena. The trail is 8.8 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Athena?
      Athena is a very popular trail. There have been 356 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 582 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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