Routes
North Fruita Desert (18 Road)
Classic PBR
This short route is likely the most ridden trail in all of Fruita! Why? Short, sweet, low tech factor, ending on a rolling downhill. Woohooo!
Outer 18 Loop
Wanting to get a lay of the land of the Fruita North Desert trails? This intermediate perimeter ride is a great place to start.
Front to Back
Have an e-bike or looking for some serious endurance training? This route combines two classic rides on the front and back sides of the Bookcliffs.
Full Zip!
Looking for some grinding uphills and interspersed with fast downhills on the spines of rolling ridges? This route encompasses three classic Fruita trails sure to make you earn a large Granny's Pesto all to yourself!
Kokopelli Trailhead
Koko Rimtop
Looking for a ride with some of the best views Fruita has to offer? Set aside 3 hours and and ride the rim above Ruby Canyon!
Horsethief
Likely on of the most famous sections of trail around, the Horsethief "Drop in" is a must see in Fruita! Most should expect some walking, but trust us, it'll be worth it.
Koko in 1 Hour
Short on time or newer to mountain biking? This route has a big bang for the buck and can be made harder by riding fast or easy by taking in the views!
Koko West
Looking to get away from the "crowds" on Mary's? The challenge of Lions Loop keeps many away, but rewards the adventurous with great views and an epic ride!
Beyond Fruita
Mesa Top
Not for the faint of heart at 10,000, ride over ancient volcanic rocks on the world's largest flat top mountain, The Grand Mesa! Late June is an explosion of wildflowers!
Gunnison Bluffs
This is both a great early season ride and a ride for friends and family newer to trail riding. The bluffs aboce the Gunnison River get lots a sun across their gently slopes.
Western Rim
Just 15 miles west of Fruita, this is a must ride at least once! On portions of sandy road, you might curse us, but you'll thank us as you ride the rim edge high above the river canyon!
Turkey Flats
Too hot in the valley? Come July and August, the higher altitude alpine terrain south of Glade Park is a welcome respite from the heat. The route can be shortened or tamed down by taking one of the gravel roads through the area.
Gravel Galore
50-50 Gravel
Want a little taste of Fruita gravel but start and end on paved country roads? This route will take you out to our North Dessert recreation area and back to town in a 31 mile loop.
Fr-Utah Gravel
Up for a big day of gravel exploration? This route follows the 80 mile Rexy race course from Desert Gravel. Pack plenty of snacks and water!
Devil's Gravel
This is an easy gravel ride close to town, riding along the Colorado River through the state park, then over the river to the base of Devil's Canyon and beyond.
Mack Attack
Head into the Bookcliffs north of Fruita to start this route, or start in town and add some pavement miles to warm up and cool down! Some good hills on Mitchell Road towards the end.
E-bike Epics!
Butterknife
Most all of the Third Flats trails are open to e-bikes as well as motos. This route may look short, but you will be worked when you are done!
Windmill +
Up for a change of scenery? Have an e-bike? This ride starts on a downhill and ends on an uphill, to and from the Gunnison River.
Front to Back
Have an e-bike or looking for some serious endurance training? This route combines two classic rides on the front and back sides of the Bookcliffs
Zion Curtain E-pic
Want to get away from people and enjoy some desert solitude? This loop spans the Colorado Utah border, encompassing dirt/gravel roads and shared moto singletrack
Around Town / Paved
To CRFT East
If you are interested in taking the paved recreational trail to Grand Junction or Palisade, start here!
To CRFT West
If you are interested in taking the paved recreational trail to the Kokopelli trails, start here!
Around Town
Looking for an easy paved spin or a quiet route for a run? Explore Fruita's many neighborhood recreation trails!
Monumental
Looking for an epic road ride from Fruita? This is it! Not for the faint of heart but you will be rewarded by the views!