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SaveThe Flaming Gorge area only has a few trails but they are well worth a try if you're in the area. Access is primarily via highway 44 that connects highway 191 from Vernal to Manila.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- Hike
13 trails
- Trail Running
13 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 2, 2025Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 13
- Trails Trail Running
- 13
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,628 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,459 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,005 ft
- Reports
- 39
- Photos
- 72
- Ridden Counter
- 516
Popular Flaming Gorge Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 5 miles • 474 ft • 150 •
Mostly intermediate with a few technical spots. Amazing views of Flaming Gorge
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 295 ft • 36 •
Easy trail to start the spin up and around to the lookout
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 87 ft • 29 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 87 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,191 ft • 0 ft • 20 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 293 ft • 11 •
Easy maintained trail that follows the north shore of the Green River. Only open to bikes during the winter
Photos of Flaming Gorge Mountain Bike
Videos of Flaming Gorge Mountain Bike
trail: Red Canyon Rim
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Jan 7, 2023 , Manilla
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hole NST | Jun 2, 2025 @ 10:28am Jun 2, 2025 | Very Dry | DebSpiel | ||
| Red Canyon Rim | May 4, 2025 @ 11:05am May 4, 2025 | Dry | dwhanson | ||
| Red Canyon Rim Spur | Jun 22, 2024 @ 7:19am Jun 22, 2024 | Ideal | DaviddeRX5X | ||
| Dowd Connector | Jun 20, 2024 @ 7:38am Jun 20, 2024 | Ideal | DaviddeRX5X | ||
| Dowd Mountain | Jun 20, 2024 @ 7:38am Jun 20, 2024 | Dry | DaviddeRX5X | ||
| Skull Creek CG | Jul 1, 2022 @ 6:09am Jul 1, 2022 | Wet | fletchridesagain | ||
| Dowd Mountain (N) | Jul 3, 2021 @ 7:48am Jul 3, 2021 | Ideal | fletchridesagain | ||
| Hideout Draw Road | Jul 27, 2020 @ 11:36am Jul 27, 2020 | Dry | MunnyP | ||
| Dowd Mountain DT | Jun 14, 2020 @ 6:36pm Jun 14, 2020 | Dry | aebryden | ||
| Bear Canyon Trail | Jul 25, 2018 @ 11:00am Jul 25, 2018 | Unknown | ppearson |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jmartin127 | wishlist | trail | activity #96735377 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 7:14am Jun 11, 2026 |
| jimandhisdamnbike | wishlist | trail | activity #96086857 | Jun 2, 2026 @ 8:39am Jun 2, 2026 |
| RobbyghQRlr | ridden | trail | activity #95490316 | May 25, 2026 @ 8:17am May 25, 2026 |
| Acolgate | wishlist | trail | activity #94849356 | May 16, 2026 @ 1:49pm May 16, 2026 |
| Acolgate | wishlist | region | activity #94842380 | May 16, 2026 @ 12:29pm May 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I agree with jjrawlings, this is not a green... | Jun 2, 2025 @ 10:27am Jun 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Don’t really see how this trail is rated... | Mar 31, 2025 @ 7:02am Mar 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Take this Northbound around the lake, and take... | Aug 13, 2024 @ 4:44pm Aug 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | Ridden 6/15/24. Yes, rocky. Not a “family”... | Jun 17, 2024 @ 10:51am Jun 17, 2024 | ||
| trail | A beautiful addition to the rim ‘loop’.... | Oct 20, 2023 @ 6:35am Oct 20, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Uintas | 1 | 9 | 11 km | ||
| Sheep Creek (NE Uintas) | 3 | 1 | 19.8 km | ||
| Red Fleet Reservoir | 10 | 5 | 2 | 19.9 km | |
| Halfway Hollow | 34.3 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 30 miles | 4,547 ft | 17 miles | 2,461 ft | #6,377 | #2,405 | 72 | 39 | 360 | ||
| Hike | 13 | 30 miles | 4,629 ft | 18 miles | 2,461 ft | #6,941 | #2,522 | 39 | 134 | |||
| Trail Running | 13 | 30 miles | 4,629 ft | 18 miles | 2,461 ft | #6,338 | #2,008 | 39 | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Flaming Gorge
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Flaming Gorge?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Flaming Gorge are:
- Bear Canyon Trail (4.2/5)
- Red Canyon Rim Spur (4.1/5)
- Skull Creek CG (4/5)
- Dowd Mountain (3.9/5)
- Dowd Mountain (S) (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Flaming Gorge?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Flaming Gorge are:
- June (14 activities)
- July (11 activities)
- September (8 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Flaming Gorge?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Flaming Gorge. 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 Flaming Gorge?
The longest trail in Flaming Gorge is Little Hole NST at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By elewis33
& contributors - Admins: jkwilliamz, UtahJohn, jpmcghee, jasonmalczyk
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- flaming gorge activity log | embed map of Flaming Gorge mountain bike trails | flaming gorge mountain biking points of interest
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