more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
266 ft
Climb
-282 ft
Descent
00:18:39
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
5,845 ft
Altitude min
6,050 ft
Altitude max
5,864 ft
Altitude start
5,847 ft
Altitude end
-0.22%
Grade
-47.628%
Grade max
36.809%
Grade min
3,576 ft
Distance climb
3,178 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:18:39
Avg time

J-Boy (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Fleet Reservoir
    Vernal, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48082 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148463 in Trail Running
    • #340583 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #910 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,374 in Trail Running
    • #6,044 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Great trail, engineered to go clockwise, with some tight switch backs going up but all smooth and climbable. Coming down towards the Dino TH a few drop options and steep rock sections, but mostly smooth.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 66 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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J-Boy (North) Trail Reports

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Mar 10, 2026 @ 7:24am (America/Denver)
Mar 10, 2026
reporter Red Fleet trails are mostly dry for the 2026 season. Please do not ride if the trails are wet-otherwise enjoy!
Mar 10, 2026 @ 7:19am (America/Denver)
Mar 10, 2026
reporter Red Fleet trails are mostly dry for the 2026 season. Please do not ride immediately if the trails are wet-otherwise enjoy!
Jan 5, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
reporter Until otherwise posted all Red Fleet trails are impassable for the winter season due to mud/snow.
Aug 26, 2025 @ 9:10am
Aug 26, 2025
reporter
Mar 21, 2025 @ 7:11am
Mar 21, 2025
reporter Some areas of mud/softness still on the Red Fleet trails, but they are otherwise ok. Ride lightly and if you leave a track turn back-otherwise get...
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on Mar 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.5 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      cboren10
      Fun trail! Be mindful that there are a couple taller drop options.
      numbiker4068 numbiker4068
      Very fun trail. One of the more technical trails in Vernal. Definitely ride it clockwise.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is J-Boy (North) located?
      J-Boy (North) is located in Red Fleet Reservoir, Vernal, Utah, United States. It is part of the Red Fleet Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.60344, -109.44104.
      ▼ How hard is J-Boy (North)?
      J-Boy (North) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.22%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for J-Boy (North)?
      J-Boy (North) has 266 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 282 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,845 ft to 6,050 ft.
      ▼ Is J-Boy (North) a point to point trail?
      J-Boy (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is J-Boy (North)?
      J-Boy (North) is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on J-Boy (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on J-Boy (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride J-Boy (North)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride J-Boy (North) are:
      • September (7 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access J-Boy (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to J-Boy (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride J-Boy (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride J-Boy (North). The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is J-Boy (North)?
      J-Boy (North) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 399 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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