14.2 miles
Distance
1,418 ft
Climb
-1,418 ft
Descent
4,905 ft
High Point
4,421 ft
Altitude min
4,484 ft
Altitude start
4,485 ft
Altitude end
-45.4%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

The Western Rim Trail in Fruita, Colorado, offers an epic 14.3-mile mountain bike adventure with approximately 1,440 feet of elevation gain. Known for its breathtaking views overlooking the Colorado River, the trail combines flowing singletrack with technical rock features and fun descents. You're treated to smooth stretches along the rim, then punchy climbs and rewarding vistas. This ride is perfect for intermediate to advanced riders seeking a mix of scenic beauty and exciting terrain in one of Colorado's most iconic mountain biking destinations

Detailed Description
Western Rim Loop is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Fruita Colorado. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,418 ft with a max elevation of 4,905 ft then descends -1,418 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,421 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,484 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,485 ft
  • Climb
    1,418 ft
  • Descent
    -1,418 ft
  • Grade max
    -45.4%
  • Grade min
    36.3%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
    Rabbit Valley
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    1
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved

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Rabbit Valley EPIC MTB Adventure
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Rabbit Valley EPIC MTB Adventure
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Desert Night Ride! Mountain Biking Western Rim...
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Desert Night Ride! Mountain Biking Western Rim (Fruita, Colorado)
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Oct 11, 2019

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Rabbit Valley #2
Mar 27, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
We rode Rabbit Valley #2 to Western Rim and completed the clockwise lollipop with (purple/troad) Bitter Creek Road and Kokopelli (Western Rim). Very dry but only very little of the overall route was sandy, all rideable. I suspect if we were coming back up Western Rim, we would have had to push the very end (the beginning in the direction we rode), where it seemed too sandy to ride up (but was fine to ride down).
Rabbit Valley #2
Mar 27, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
We rode Rabbit Valley #2 to Western Rim and completed the clockwise lollipop with (purple/troad) Bitter Creek Road and Kokopelli (Western Rim). Very dry but only very little of the overall route was sandy, all rideable. I suspect if we were coming back up Western Rim, we would have had to push the very end (the beginning in the direction we rode), where it seemed too sandy to ride up (but was fine to ride down).
#2 Alt
Mar 27, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
We rode Rabbit Valley #2 to Western Rim and completed the clockwise lollipop with (purple/troad) Bitter Creek Road and Kokopelli (Western Rim). Very dry but only very little of the overall route was sandy, all rideable. I suspect if we were coming back up Western Rim, we would have had to push the very end (the beginning in the direction we rode), where it seemed too sandy to ride up (but was fine to ride down).
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