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1.1 miles
Distance
282 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:18:56
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
5,841 ft
Altitude min
6,031 ft
Altitude max
5,841 ft
Altitude start
5,895 ft
Altitude end
0.908%
Grade
-94.725%
Grade max
70.533%
Grade min
3,292 ft
Distance climb
2,147 ft
Distance down
419 ft
Distance flat
00:18:56
Avg time

J-Boy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Fleet Reservoir
    Vernal, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61548 in Trail Running
    • #122195 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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.

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 14, 2026
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J-Boy Trail Reports

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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
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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...
May 19, 2024 @ 4:12am
May 19, 2024
As dry as it can be without being dusty.
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on Mar 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.52 (17 votes)
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        Directions to jboy trailhead (40.595620, -109.436090)

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        Jboy, Red Fleet, Vernal, UT
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        Frequently Asked Questions About J-Boy

        Where is J-Boy located?
        J-Boy 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 40.59562, -109.43609.
        How hard is J-Boy?
        J-Boy is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.908%.
        What is the elevation gain for J-Boy?
        J-Boy has 282 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,841 ft to 6,031 ft.
        Is J-Boy a point to point trail?
        Yes, J-Boy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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