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Recommended Routes in Western Colorado - 42

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Mary's Loop weaving around slot canyons

Kokopelli Loops - Mary's, Horsethief, Steve's, and Wranglers

18.7 mi 30.1 km • 1,591' Up 484.83 m Up • 1,588' Down 483.88 m Down

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Gunny Loop is a ripper of a descent!

Lunch Loop Trails - Gunny Loop

12.1 mi 19.5 km • 1,362' Up 415.11 m Up • 1,365' Down 416.15 m Down

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Here's a great insider's tip: Ride the 18 Road trails just before sunset... the trails will be empty, the light will be epic, and the views are unreal.

Zippity Loop

8.5 mi 13.7 km • 703' Up 214.27 m Up • 703' Down 214.35 m Down

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Sunset over the Colorado on Rustler's Loop Trail. This photo is looking toward the start of Rattlesnake Canyon.

Rustler's

3.9 mi 6.2 km • 281' Up 85.7 m Up • 325' Down 99.15 m Down

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Lower section

Palisade Rim

8.7 mi 14.0 km • 1,324' Up 403.69 m Up • 1,329' Down 404.94 m Down

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Mary's Loop weaving around slot canyons

Kokopelli Trail

143.5 mi 230.9 km • 13,595' Up 4143.68 m Up • 14,058' Down 4284.76 m Down

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plunge

Palisade Plunge: Complete Ride

32.0 mi 51.4 km • 839' Up 255.59 m Up • 6,814' Down 2076.97 m Down

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Riding the Western Rim Trail in Rabbit Valley, Colorado

Rabbit Valley to Western Rim

19.7 mi 31.7 km • 1,425' Up 434.38 m Up • 1,425' Down 434.37 m Down

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Ascending Chutes and Ladders just after the intersection with Prime Cut.

Chutes & Ladders Loop

6.9 mi 11.2 km • 637' Up 194.2 m Up • 637' Down 194.22 m Down

Western Colorado Biking

2,107 Miles 3,390 Kilometers of Trail
40 Recommended Routes
109 Easy Trails
239 Intermediate Trails
74 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Western Colorado

Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Grand Mesa National Forest

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

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Trails in Western Colorado - 382

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3.9 mi 6.3 km #1Horsethief Bench Intermediate/Difficult Loma, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Loma, CO	197
2.0 mi 3.2 km #2PBR - Pumps, Bumps, and Rollers Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	235
1.9 mi 3.0 km #3Joe's Ridge Intermediate/Difficult Fruita, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Fruita, CO	183
1.6 mi 2.6 km #4MoJoe Intermediate/Difficult Fruita, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Fruita, CO	121
2.4 mi 3.9 km #5Zippity Do Da Difficult Fruita, CO	Difficult	Fruita, CO	137
2.1 mi 3.4 km #6Kessel Run Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	170
3.0 mi 4.9 km #7Ribbon Trail Difficult Redlands, CO	Difficult	Redlands, CO	82
5.6 mi 9.0 km #8Mary's Intermediate Loma, CO	Intermediate	Loma, CO	103
2.1 mi 3.5 km #9Prime Cut Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	115
3.9 mi 6.3 km #10Steve's Loop Intermediate Loma, CO	Intermediate	Loma, CO	61

Photos of Western Colorado - 751

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Cleaning the entrance to Horsethief Bench Loop... Going UP! Allez!!

Oct 26, 2016 near Loma, CO

A quick lap on one of the favorites at Kokopelli Loops–Horsethief Bench.

Dec 23, 2016 near Loma, CO

A great overview of the 18 Rd. trails in Fruita.

Oct 9, 2013 near Fruita, CO

Awesome sunset on Joe's Ridge

Apr 10, 2013 near Fruita, CO

If you keep right on the ribbon you'll see this drop located on a side trail in the trees

Apr 2, 2018 near Redlands, CO

#followcamfriday on my favorite descent in the Lunch Loops system: Gunny Loop. This trail has everything from butter smooth high speed sections to super technical rocky zones.

Dec 30, 2016 near Orchard…, CO

Gunny Loop is a ripper of a descent!

May 4, 2018 near Orchard…, CO

Troy kills it on the technical section.

Nov 1, 2013 near Loma, CO