Rojo

Rojo is a moderate out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in Utah's Vernal Field Office, about 3 miles from the town of Vernal. The route is roughly 6 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 716 feet, taking you from a low point of about 6,127 feet to a high of about 6,849 feet. The trail is natural-surface and allows bikes, and horses are not permitted. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable stretches. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 74°F, with July peaking near 86°F. The Vernal Area climbing area sits just 0.3 miles away, and the Moonshine Arch Trail is about 1.8 miles off. Ashley Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 4.7 miles away, and Colton Guard Station, a campground, is about 8 miles away.