more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-221 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
5,125 ft
Altitude min
5,325 ft
Altitude max
5,325 ft
Altitude start
5,128 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance climb
4,341 ft
Distance down
2,349 ft
Distance flat
00:11:48
Avg time

Down Uppity Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80789 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29431 in E-Biking
    • #155715 in Trail Running
    • #144541 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,541 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #320 in E-Biking
    • #4,740 in Trail Running
    • #4,317 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

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AI Generated Description

Down Uppity is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Fruita Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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    BLM
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 495 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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on Apr 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.6 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to down-uppity trailhead (39.322740, -108.684110)

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      Videos

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 19 miles • 1,849 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Mostly new but some older trails with emphasis on XC. One DH trail ends the loop.
      9 miles • 856 ft • 3 • Loop •
      These two loops off in Fruita offer over 8 miles with a total elevation gain of around 935 feet. Known for...
      6 miles • 662 ft • 3 • Loop •
      A fun east side loop that takes you up the climbing specific single track on and provides fun and flow back.
      3.5 ★★★★★
      15 Ratings
      5 ★ 7%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 47%
      2 ★ 7%
      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      tdeems tdeems
      Takes a lot of pedaling to keep speed. Tight and narrow turns. Fun if you’re into that, a chore if you’re not.
      bryanw18
      One of my favorites out of Fruita. Fun and turny.
      echerny echerny
      Grossly underrated trail! Tight corners, fast sections, and great views. Highly recommend.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Uppity located?
      Down Uppity is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.32274, -108.68411.
      ▼ How hard is Down Uppity?
      Down Uppity is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Uppity?
      Down Uppity has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 221 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,125 ft to 5,325 ft.
      ▼ Is Down Uppity a point to point trail?
      Down Uppity is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down Uppity?
      Down Uppity is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Uppity?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Uppity. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down Uppity? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Uppity are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Uppity?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Down Uppity. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Uppity?
      Down Uppity is a very popular trail. There have been 1,941 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,925 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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