Five Miles of Hell TH

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Price Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

6,680 ft
Elevation
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.

Getting 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.

38.78867, -110.70973 · 38°47'19.2"N 110°42'35.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414759667689959284685341
Low °F172330374755636151392618
Precip in0.50.60.80.71.00.50.80.90.91.20.50.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Five Miles of Hell TH?
No. Five Miles of Hell TH is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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