Prickly Pear
0.2 mi
Distance
13 ft
Elev. Gain
5m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Prickly Pear is a point-to-point trail in San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, in Emery County, Utah. It is 0.2 miles long and gains 13 feet. Per Utah Geospatial Resource Center, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Cleveland, Utah, about 21 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,946 ft |
| End | 0.2 mi | 1,953 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: Utah Geospatial Resource Center, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Recreation Area
Managing agency
- National Recreation Area
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cleveland, UT · about 21 mi away
- County:
- Emery County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- San Rafael Swell Recreation Area
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-636-3600
- Email:utprmail@blm.gov
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