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SaveTons of flow and amazing views of the Book Cliffs out at 18 road. Icon trails like Kessel Run and PBR make the dusty drive up the road worth the trip.
AKA: Book Cliffs
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
Land Manager: BLM - Mesa County
google parking directions plan a road trip here Trail info last updated
Region Supporters & Maintainers
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
69 trails
- E-Bike
67 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
56 trails
- Trail Running
56 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
11 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 1
- 16
- 28
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 4, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 69
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 69
- Trails E-Bike
- 67
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 15
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 56
- Trails Trail Running
- 56
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 11
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Total Distance
- 139 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 48 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,471 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,603 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,362 ft
- Reports
- 1,059
- Photos
- 363
- Completed Counter
- 70,983
Articles
Colorado's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Colorado is the eighth most expansive of the 50 states by area and is home to 53 different mountain peaks in excess of 14,000 feet above sea level.
Popular 18 Road Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 21 ft • 6,191 •
AKA: Pumps, Bumps and Rollers Lots of little jumps, some doubles, and some tabletops. Banked and bermed turns. Downhill only. A good intermediate trail where everything can be rolled without issue.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 29 ft • 5,361 •
Classic 18 road ridge trail. Super fun and flowy trail that has some narrow sections of ridge riding, some blind rollers, moderate technical areas, swoop turns. There are some small jumps, but no mandatory gaps. Watch your speed though,...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 4,671 •
Designed by Dave Grossman and built by Singletrack Trails, Mojoe is one of the favorites among the more advanced locals; it’s got it’s fair share of jumps, gaps, and a large rock garden that typically requires quite a bit of...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 136 ft • 4,508 •
This is one of the iconic trails at 18 Road. Endless undulating singletrack that takes you along the tops of little hills. Some up flow, but mostly fast and down, gotta hit this when here.
• 95 ★ 3.1 • 3,691 ft • 47 ft • 4,310 •
Connector trail that is part of the popular Zippity Loop Route
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 2 miles • 444 ft • 4,099 •
Uphill only trail used to access the top of the 18rd Trail system.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 912 ft • 24 ft • 4,046 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 518 ft • 22 ft • 3,702 •
This is a directional trail that provides access from the upper parking lot to 18 road.
18 Road Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 18 miles • 2,188 ft • 8 • Loop •
This is the route you take if you want to hit all the great downhill runs with minimal effort up. Starts...
★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 765 ft • 3 • Loop •
All 3 Zip Trails in the standard loop from the trail head. Starts with a mellow desert climb through...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 617 ft • 4 •
Joe's is a classic 18 Road ridge trail. Super fun and flowy with small optional jumps, gaps and table tops...
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 458 ft • 1 •
A fun, swoopy, mellow downhill with some opportunity for steeze for the advanced riders. This trail will...
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,638 ft • 6 •
Matches ride we did in 2013...............
Photos of 18 Road Mountain Bike
Videos of 18 Road Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Joes Ridge | Oct 4, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/Denver) Oct 4, 2026 | Dry | khdmtb MCME NEMBA | ||
| Vegetarian | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Dry | randyfay | ||
| Chutes and Ladders | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Very Dry | randyfay | ||
| PBJ (Pumps, Bumps, and Jumps | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | randyfay | ||
| K2-Play | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | randyfay | ||
| Parking Lot Access Down | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Denver) Sep 27, 2026 | Dry | randyfay | ||
| Prime Cut | Sep 24, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Denver) Sep 24, 2026 | Dry | BolderJames | ||
| Zippity | Sep 21, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Denver) Sep 21, 2026 | Very Dry | Kltorre | ||
| Mitchell Road | Sep 18, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Denver) Sep 18, 2026 | Dry | GregInSticks | ||
| Giddy Up | Sep 18, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Denver) Sep 18, 2026 | Variable | GregInSticks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ilovebabasperogies | wishlist | region | activity #107634303 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 5:09pm 1 day |
| machoprincess | wishlist | route | activity #107616017 and 1 more | Nov 11, 2026 @ 12:34pm 2 days |
| vincetrail | vote | trail | activity #107490881 and 3 more | Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:29am Nov 9, 2026 |
| MichaelgpBti2 | wishlist | trail | activity #107486183 and 1 more | Nov 9, 2026 @ 6:40am Nov 9, 2026 |
| njimmy | ridden | trail | activity #107442662 and 4 more | Nov 8, 2026 @ 11:13am Nov 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Permanently closed. | Oct 30, 2026 @ 1:11pm Oct 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | If riding the western section be sure to hang... | Oct 7, 2026 @ 7:21pm Oct 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is currently closed. | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:43pm Sep 11, 2026 | ||
| report | This is incorrect. | Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:29pm Sep 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fine, but unremarkable. Yet another trail... | Sep 8, 2026 @ 4:54am Sep 8, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Lake State Park | 2 | 6 | 10.2 km | ||
| James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park - Fruita Section | 44 | 11.8 km | |||
| Kokopelli Loops | 11 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 13.7 km |
| Colorado State Park | 11 | 15.4 km | |||
| Redlands | 27 | 14 | 1 | 16.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 69 | 139 miles | 12,470 ft | 48 miles | 2,602 ft | #208 | #3 | 326 | 1,056 | 24 | 27,130 | |
| E-Bike | 67 | 138 miles | 12,467 ft | 48 miles | 2,602 ft | #139 | #11 | 26 | 995 | 3 | 1,635 | |
| Gravel Bike | 15 | 46 miles | 1,798 ft | 8 miles | 2,556 ft | #261 | #116 | 39 | 1 | 131 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 43 miles | 1,686 ft | 7 miles | 2,556 ft | #261 | #116 | 200 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 6 miles | 489 ft | 2 miles | 1,355 ft | #261 | #116 | 181 | ||||
| Horse | 7 | 36 miles | 3,862 ft | 11 miles | 2,556 ft | #1,054 | #40 | 143 | 5 | |||
| Hike | 56 | 117 miles | 10,069 ft | 39 miles | 2,602 ft | #1,810 | #46 | 5 | 1,017 | 154 | ||
| Trail Running | 56 | 117 miles | 10,069 ft | 39 miles | 2,602 ft | #1,107 | #19 | 1,017 | 138 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 11 | 52 miles | 5,440 ft | 17 miles | 2,602 ft | #240 | #4 | 2 | 145 | 1 | 32 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 21 miles | 906 ft | 3 miles | 2,556 ft | #202 | #5 | 137 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in 18 Road?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in 18 Road are:
- Joes Ridge (4.5/5)
- K2-Play (4.4/5)
- PBJ (Pumps, Bumps, and Jumps (4.3/5)
- Mojoe (4.3/5)
- Zippity Do Dah (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in 18 Road?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in 18 Road are:
- April (688 activities)
- May (685 activities)
- October (629 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in 18 Road?
There are 2 parking locations listed in 18 Road. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in 18 Road?
The longest trail in 18 Road is Sarlacc at 12.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in 18 Road?
The best hiking trails in 18 Road are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in 18 Road?
The best trail running trails in 18 Road are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in 18 Road?
The best dirtbiking trails in 18 Road are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in 18 Road?
18 Road has a total of 69 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in 18 Road to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in 18 Road?
The trail with the most elevation gain in 18 Road is Skywalker with 299 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in 18 Road?
The trail with the most elevation descent in 18 Road is Skywalker with 470 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in 18 Road?
18 Road supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in 18 Road?
The steepest mountain biking trail in 18 Road is Parking Lot Access Up with an average grade of 4.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in 18 Road?
The trails with the biggest jumps in 18 Road are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in 18 Road?
The overall region status for 18 Road is Clear / Green. Out of 62 trails:
- Clear / Green: 56
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in 18 Road?
Yes, 18 Road supports e-bike riding. There are 56 trails in 18 Road that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in 18 Road?
The most popular mountain biking routes in 18 Road are: View all mountain biking routes in 18 Road.
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What type of bike is most common in 18 Road?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in 18 Road are:
- AM (274 activities)
- XC (54 activities)
- Fat (7 activities)
- RD (3 activities)
- DH (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in 18 Road?
The most popular Strava segments in 18 Road are:
- Upper PBR (31,449 athletes)
- Climb to Joes Start (29,948 athletes)
- Joes DH1 (24,999 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in 18 Road?
The most popular mountain biking trails in 18 Road are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in 18 Road?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in 18 Road are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in 18 Road.
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- 18 road activity log | embed map of 18 Road mountain bike trails | 18 road mountain biking points of interest
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