Mountain Bike

8.2 miles

Distance

877 ft

Climb

-899 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

This is a perfect introduction to the flow that is to be had at 18 Road. If you are new to mountain biking, or want to get your kids to love it, take them on this loop. It starts with a slow grind up a dirt road, to get a feel for the bike. Then takes you down Kessel Run, the easiest of the flow downhill runs. If you are feeling good, and want to take it up a notch, you continue the loop up Prime Cut and down PBR for a little faster flowing turns and berms.

Detailed Description

Beginner Flow is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Fruita Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 877 ft with a max elevation of 5,546 ft then descends -899 ft.

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8 Reviews & Comments

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misterjohn123

(Dec 12, 2021 at 11:15)

Trail PBR

first half is super fun, enough steepness to keep your speed and tons of rollers and small doubles. great for practicing due to low. second half felt a little slower and fewer features, still awesome

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misterjohn123

(Dec 12, 2021 at 11:12)

Trail Kessel Run

not to steep so expect to pedal to keep your speed up. a few nice optional tech features. great for beginners or a warm up

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whansen90

(Aug 22, 2021 at 8:20)

Trail Kessel Run

Awesome for beginners and the kiddos.

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MmerX (Jun 3, 2019 at 21:05)

Trail Prime Cut

Rode this up twice today. Trail is in great shape. It definitely gets the heart rate up a bit and is great practice for beginners

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ckiourtz (Apr 27, 2019 at 21:54)

Trail Kessel Run

Weeeeeeee

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wgwestervelt

(Apr 14, 2019 at 19:49)

Trail PBR

Yee haw super fun. Let er rip.

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wgwestervelt

(Apr 14, 2019 at 19:47)

Trail Prime Cut

Nicely constructed trail up. Hardly know your climbing. Only negative is it’s popularity.

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mkb5150

(May 8, 2015 at 14:08)

Trail PBR

no way this is black diamond. Intermediate if you keep raging speed and pop off everything, but dial the speed back a little and it's closer to a green...

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Trails in Route

	Kessel Run				2 miles
	Prime Cut				2 miles
	PBR				2 miles

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Riding area

18 Road
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Easy
Ridelogs

56

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Altitude min

5,058 ft
Altitude start

5,106 ft
Altitude end

5,085 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-15.3%
Grade min

45.5%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

1,709 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	PBR	Dec 1, 2022 @ 11:38am Dec 1, 2022
	Kessel Run	Nov 5, 2022 @ 8:19pm Nov 5, 2022
	Prime Cut	Sep 19, 2022 @ 6:23am Sep 19, 2022

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