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29.4 miles
Distance
3,566 ft
Climb
-3,567 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
5,001 ft
Altitude min
5,088 ft
Altitude start
5,089 ft
Altitude end
-96.1%
Grade max
43.3%
Grade min
16 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
The Edge Loop is a 29 mile popular intermediate route located near Fruita Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 3,566 ft with a max elevation of 7,315 ft then descends -3,567 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 27, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance29 miles
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Avg time3 hr 59 min
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Altitude change-1 ft
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Altitude min5,001 ft
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Altitude start5,088 ft
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Altitude end5,089 ft
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Climb3,566 ft
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Descent-3,567 ft
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Grade max-96.1%
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Grade min43.3%
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Distance climb16 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
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mtb
Prime Cut at 18 Road in Fruita, Colorado
trail: Prime Cut
22:34 | 31 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 4, 2026
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Frontside - 18 Road - Fruita - Colorado
trail: Frontside
5:44 | 185 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 12, 2025
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