Fruita Singletrack 5-Day Advanced Mountain Bike Tour
RIDING TYPE
Advanced
DURATION
5 Days
SEASON
March - April / October
Fruita Singletrack 5-Day Advanced Mountain Bike Tour
Conquer Fruita’s Legendary Singletrack & Trail Legacy
Discover the legendary mountain biking trails of Fruita, Colorado, on Western Spirit Cycling’s premier 5-day guided singletrack tour! You’ve heard the buzz about the rip-roaring loops above the Colorado River, the expansive Rabbit Valley trails, and the renowned 18 Road mountain bike trails. These famous trails, like the challenging Zion Curtain and the scenic Overlook Trail, were developed through the collaborative efforts of local cyclists, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Over the Edge Sports. Experience the best of Colorado mountain biking with incredible climbs and zippy descents. For these big, epic rides, you’ll truly appreciate the convenience of our full support vehicle carrying gear from camp to camp.
Since 1990, Western Spirit Cycling has been North America’s premier outfitter for adventure cycling tours, specializing in complex, remote expeditions. Our decades of proven experience mean you can focus solely on conquering these world-class trails with confidence.
Advanced Singletrack, Iconic Trails & Full Backcountry Support
This Fruita Singletrack Adventure is tailored for Advanced riders seeking technical challenges, featuring:
World-Class Fruita Trails: Ride renowned trails in Rabbit Valley and 18 Road including the iconic Zion Curtain, Overlook Trail (1999 IMBA Epic), and the Kokopelli Trails.
Technical & Flowy: Experience the blend of gnarly sections, stout ascents, and zippy, swooping descents that will test and exhilarate.
Unparalleled Support: Fully supported expeditions with expert guides (chefs, mechanics) providing seamless camp support, allowing you to focus on epic rides.
Collaborative Trail Legacy: Ride trails created through the incredible teamwork of local cyclists, the Bureau of Land Management, and Over the Edge Sports.
-DAY-BY-DAY
Itinerary
Your Colorado mountain biking adventure begins after meeting in Grand Junction.
After packing a tasty lunch, we shuttle to Rabbit Valley, the start of our ride and home to an extensive dinosaur dig.
A short climb brings us to the famous Zion Curtain Trail. We’ll climb steadily on singletrack to a scenic lunch spot offering spectacular views of the Colorado River Valley.
After lunch, we’ll continue on Zion Curtain, skirting the border between Colorado and Utah. Prepare for a big, sinewy, and steep descent that connects us to the legendary Kokopelli Trail.
A final short, punchy climb delivers us directly to our camp for the night.
A big breakfast fuels today’s adventure! We ride directly from camp on the Overlook Trail, part of the 1999 IMBA Epic Ride.
This trail runs the ridge in a roller coaster of fun, all the while offering panoramic views of the valley, stretching all the way to the majestic La Sal Mountains near Moab, Utah.
After a great lunch near Arches Junction, we descend a steep jeep road to the short “sawblade” Connector Trail.
This links us to the highly admired Western Rim Trail, a flowing ribbon of smooth twisty sections, slickrock, and sandstone ledges.
We’ll finish the day on the Kokopelli Trail, leading us to another lovely camp in Rabbit Valley.
Today offers a perfect change of pace, balancing fast flow with technical challenge. We start the morning on the famous Kokopelli Trail, spinning our legs on rolling jeep road through Rabbit Valley.
After lunch, prepare for a gnarly, technical descent down to Salt Wash Bridge, crossing Salt Creek. “What goes down, must go up!” starts our rewarding climb to meet Troy Built Trail, a true Fruita classic!
This section features swooping singletrack, stout climbing, and some mandatory hike-a-bike sections, connecting us to the renowned Lion’s Loop and Mary’s Loop.
We’ll finish at Loma Trailhead and shuttle through Fruita to our camp out on 18 Road, located at the base of the Bookcliffs.
Welcome to the Bookcliffs Trail System. These trails are what transformed Fruita from a local secret to a national destination.
Built entirely by and for mountain bikers, these special trails deliver a fast, twisting experience full of surprises.
We will be spending two full days riding in Fruita’s favorite mountain bike playground, hitting Joe’s Ridge, Kessel, Prime Cut, Zippity, and Chutes.
The riding here is zippy, smooth, and significantly less technical than the previous days, making for a truly epic finale to your Fruita singletrack tour.
-TRIP NOTES
The fine print
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, rider safety and other factors which may affect the logistics of the adventure.
Road Surface
Mostly singletrack, including packed sediment, some rocky and sandy sections, smooth dirt sections, and some asphalt sections.
Overall Rating
Advanced
Technical Difficulty
Advanced — Expect rocky, loose, ledgy, and sometimes steep singletrack.
Physical Difficulty
Intermediate/Advanced — Expect short but steep climbs, longer days, and technical sections, making this a challenging and rewarding ride.
Altitude
4,000 - 5,600 feet.
Biking Mileage
18-35 miles per day (optional extensions can bring the longest day’s riding up to 35 miles)
Hiking Mileage
18-35 miles per day (optional extensions can bring the longest day’s riding up to 35 miles)
–Travel Logistics
Getting there.
Grand Junction, CO. Meets 7:30 AM MST at Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Dr, 970-243-6790.
Getting There
250 mi west of Denver, 50 mi east of UT/CO line on I-70. Flying into Grand Junction (GJT).
Taxi Service
Sunshine Taxi 970-245-8294.
Lodging Before Your Trip
Clarion Inn
This is where the trip will meet
Ramada Inn
Best Western Sandman
Quality Inn of Grand Junction
All of these hotels offer airport shuttles.
Sunshine Taxi: 970-245-8294
PACKING
Standard western spirit packing list
- Meals/camp gear provided
- Bring/rent bike & helmet, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cycling & camp clothing, personal items, tipping cash (10-20%)
Bring or rent
Bringing or renting
- Bike (rentals come with flat pedals)
- Helmet (gratis w
- Rental bike)
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
Cycling clothing
- Cycling shoes
- 3-5 pair cycling shorts
- 3-5 cycling shirts
- Long sleeve cycling shirt
- Long sleeve cotton shirt or solar sleeves
- Cycling socks
- Windbreaker
- Tights or leg warmers
- 2 pair cycling gloves
- Rain jacket & rain pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Warm layer
- Sunglasses
Camp clothing
- Camp shorts/shirts
- Warm socks
- Long underwear
- 2 pair warm long pants
- Fleece/sweater
- Pile or down jacket
- Warm gloves and hat
- Brimmed hat
- Bathing suit
- Hiking shoes
- Sandals
- Rain gear
Personal
- Toiletries
- Medication
- Towel
- Biodegradable soap
- Wet-wipes
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Optional day bag
- Stuff sacks
- Cash for tipping (10-20% of trip price)
Optional
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Favorite beverages
- Books
- Maps
- Portable USB charger
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Need even more details? Send us a message or call and talk to one of our trip specialists at (435) 259-8732
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