Fruita

Desert flow at 18 Road, canyon rims at Kokopelli.

Two classic desert trail systems sit 15 minutes apart with a small, bike-friendly downtown in between. 18 Road in the Book Cliffs is one climb up and a menu of smooth, fast descents, while the Kokopelli Loops trace ledges high above the Colorado River. Great for mixed groups, and the river is right there for an afternoon float.

At a glance

18 Road

28 trails, 75 mi of singletrack

18 Road climb

1,800 ft

Kokopelli Loops

8 stacked loops, 140+ mi in the area

From town

10–20 min to either trailhead

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Flow trails
• Bike rentals
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Over the Edge Sports Fruita

  The downtown shop, with demo and rental bikes and local trail advice.

• COPMOBA

  The local trail club; trail list and conditions.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• RaceSat Apr 24, 2027

  Desert Gravel

  Gravel race with five distances on desert roads along the Colorado–Utah border.

Where to stay

• cabinMonument RV Resort

  RV sites and cabins on Highway 340 near the monument’s Fruita entrance.

  10 min drive
• hotelBalanced Rock Inn

  Simple, clean rooms steps from downtown and minutes from the trails.

  In town
• hotelLa Quinta Inn Fruita

  Chain hotel by the interstate, handy for both trail systems.

  In town

Nearby

• Colorado National Monument · 10 min drive

  Rim Rock Drive climbs 2,000 feet past red-rock canyons; a famous road ride too.

• Rimrock Adventures · In town

  Guided rafting and kayak, canoe and SUP rentals on the Colorado River.

• Hot Tomato · In town

  Pizza place downtown.

• Reckless Brewing Company · In town

  Local brewery and roadhouse for a post-ride pint.

Getting there

• Grand Junction Regional (GJT) · about 20 min drive
• Moab · about 1.5 hr
• Denver · about 4 hr
• Salt Lake City · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps