Horse Bench
Horse Bench Trail
is not really a trail in the usual sense! It is an unmarked slickrock playground
connected by an old mining road. The road and slickrock eventually led to
a bluff overlooking the Green River. The slickrock is not the smooth, open
expanse variety found in Moab, but more of the broken, free flowing type found
elsewhere in the San Rafael Swell. The fun and challenge of Horse Bench is
finding your way across the slickrock to the river! You are limited only by
imagination, and the many narrow canyons along the way! Don't let the drive
out to Horse Bench scare you off! The scenery and variety of riding get much
better out on the trail!!
How
to get there: From Rays Tavern in Green River, head
south, pass under I-70 following the signs for the Green River airport. At
mile 2.91 the road forks (38,57.725 N 110,11.239 W) take the left fork.
It is signed for the San Rafael Desert. Follow the graded dirt road until
you pass Horse Bench Reservoir (on your right). The trail head is just past
the reservoir at 11.46 miles. (38,50.933 N 110,12.981 W)
Rating
Scenery
Fun
Factor 
Length:
12.50 miles (out and back), but can vary greatly due
to "play time" on the rock!
Horse
Bench Profile
For a topo, click
here: 
Click
on the thumbnails for a larger version:
One of the many canyons to find
your way around!
Chance winding his
way through the slickrock! 
View of the Green River from the
end of the trail.
Chance playing on
the rock! 
End of this trail!!
Wade picking his line
across the rock! 
To go back, click
on me!
