Utah · Mountain biking

Threadstone (Prayer Flags) Trail

0.7 mi
loop
21 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Loop
route
Apr–Jun, Sep
best months

The Threadstone (Prayer Flags) Trail is a short, easy loop on state land in Utah, managed by the State Land Board. The route is about 0.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 21 feet, so it's a low-effort ride that works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before heading out on other trails in the area. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fairfield, Utah, show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 80°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several other trails sit right next to this one. Cougar Tracks (Threadstone) Trail, Nirvana Trail and Backspacer Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Given to Fly Trail is about 0.3 mile off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Threadstone (Prayer Flags) Trail

    Best months: April–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 13°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      45° / 18°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 25°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      63° / 30°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      72° / 37°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 44°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 51°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 49°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 40°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 28°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 20°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 13°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fairfield, UT, 8 mi away at 4,880 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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