Five Miles of Hell TH

About Five Miles of Hell TH

The San Rafael Swell area is quite unique. There really is no place like it in all of Utah where you can ride your horse, mountain bike, or dirt bike. The landscape is picturesque and absolutely breathtaking. Its trail system is similar to Moab but much more rough and challenging. Riding mountain bikes and dirt bikes in the San Rafael Swell will challenge any rider of any skill level. The famous Five Miles of Hell trail is the most challenging single track dirt bike trails in Utah. This trail is popular with trials riders, mountain bikers or anyone wanting to test their skills on a dirt bike. The colored trails provide loop opportunities with spectacular views and vistas. Dispersed camping is available all over the San Rafael area and at the Five Miles of Hell trailhead. The area is remote with no services available which makes Green River the nearest city with gas, food and lodging.

How to Get There

Located off I-70 between Salina and Green River take exit 131 and head South on Temple Mtn Road. The Temple Mtn Road almost immediately turns right and heads West. Follow Temple Mtn Road for 7.8 miles and turn left onto 5 miles of hell dirt road and trailhead parking area and kiosk.

Plan Your Visit to Five Miles of Hell TH

Heading to Five Miles of Hell TH? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)