Hikers from all over Utah are drawn to the San Rafael Swell during shoulder season. Spring and fall are the ideal times to explore this huge expanse of canyon country. Adventures range from classic hikes like Little Wild Horse slot canyon to more extreme forays like the Upper and Lower Black Box canyons. If you…
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Ride the San Rafael Swell Spring Mountain Bike Festival
The 25th annual San Rafael Swell Spring Mt. Bike Festival is happening from May 20th through May 22nd, and it’s a opportune chance to experience a part of Utah that doesn’t get a lot of recognition from the mountain biking crowd. MECCA, a mountain bike club based in Emery County, is responsible for this shindig, and they have…
Spring is the time to “Bike the Swell”
Mountain biking is everywhere in Utah in the spring, especially in the desert regions. The San Rafael Swell may not be well known around the world like Moab, but “The Swell” has a lot to offer the fat-tire crowd as well. The annual San Rafael Swell Spring Mountain Bike Festival is one way locals are…