Halfway Hollow Trail System

Overview

Halfway Hollow Trail System is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Vernal, Utah.

Tucked into the desert mesas northwest of Vernal, the Halfway Hollow Trail System is a multi-use network open to mountain bikers and hikers. With a mix of flowy singletrack, technical climbs, and expansive views, it’s a favorite for locals seeking a quieter, more rugged experience. 

Trail Details: 

Racetrack 
• Distance: 4.5 mi | Difficulty: Beginner | Direction: Recommended counterclockwise* 
• Fast, flowy singletrack. Popular with hikers. Two steep wash crossings that may challenge beginners. 

Corkscrew 
• Distance: 9.6 mi | Difficulty: Intermediate | Direction: Recommended clockwise* 
• Gradual climb with the occasional steep sections leads to a flowy descent with tight turns. 

Skull Valley 
• Distance: 6.4 mi | Difficulty: Intermediate | Direction: Recommended counterclockwise* 
• Long but mostly gradual climb leads to a scenic mesa. Wind around the mesa before descending quickly onto Racetrack. Ride racetrack back to the trailhead.

Full Monty 
• Distance: 2 mi | Difficulty: Intermediate | Direction: counter-clockwise 
• Extension of Racetrack featuring a ridge-line descent. Fun, fast, flowy:start here if you are new to Halfway Hollow.  

* denotes recommended directions for bikers, hikers can use the trail in either direction.