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This is a great place for all, from little ones on striders, to speed racers in spandex.

Recommended Routes in 18 Road Trails - 6

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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

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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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Heading back to the top after PBR. Two mile trek uphill every time, thinking of a shuttle-ride.

Vegetarian to Lower Chutes Loop

4.8 mi 7.7 km • 309' Up 94.17 m Up • 309' Down 94.2 m Down

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There are jumps everywhere on MoJoe.

The Edge Loop

29.1 mi 46.8 km • 3,132' Up 954.74 m Up • 3,132' Down 954.73 m Down

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Descending to the rim overlook on the Book Cliffs.

Sarlacc Attack 50K

33.2 mi 53.4 km • 4,130' Up 1258.73 m Up • 4,124' Down 1256.87 m Down

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There are jumps everywhere on MoJoe.

Tough Enough

37.2 mi 59.9 km • 4,011' Up 1222.69 m Up • 4,018' Down 1224.74 m Down

18 Road Trails Biking

76 Miles 122 Kilometers of Trail
6 Recommended Routes
4 Easy Trails
22 Intermediate Trails
7 Difficult Trails

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Trails in 18 Road Trails - 27

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1.9 mi 3.0 km #1Joe's Ridge Intermediate/Difficult Fruita, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Fruita, CO	188
2.1 mi 3.5 km #2Prime Cut Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	116
1.8 mi 2.9 km #3Chutes & Ladders Intermediate/Difficult Fruita, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Fruita, CO	30
1.5 mi 2.5 km #4Down Uppity Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	32
1.6 mi 2.6 km #5MoJoe Intermediate/Difficult Fruita, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Fruita, CO	124
1.4 mi 2.3 km #6Western Zippity Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	29
2.4 mi 3.9 km #7Zippity Do Da Difficult Fruita, CO	Difficult	Fruita, CO	139
1.0 mi 1.6 km #8Lower Chutes & Ladders Easy/Intermediate Fruita, CO	Easy/Intermediate	Fruita, CO	7
1.6 mi 2.6 km #9Vegetarian Easy/Intermediate Fruita, CO	Easy/Intermediate	Fruita, CO	11
2.0 mi 3.2 km #10PBR - Pumps, Bumps, and Rollers Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	240

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Awesome sunset on Joe's Ridge

Apr 10, 2013 near Fruita, CO

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

Oct 9, 2013 near Fruita, CO

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.

Nov 16, 2015 near Fruita, CO

There are jumps everywhere on MoJoe.

Jan 17, 2017 near Fruita, CO

Just starting to get into the fun stuff on Joe's Ridge!

May 4, 2018 near Fruita, CO

One of 18 Road's Finest!

Jan 17, 2020 near Fruita, CO

The look when you see that first big drop!

Nov 7, 2020 near Fruita, CO

Gravity takes over on Joe's Ridge!

Nov 7, 2020 near Fruita, CO