more stats
922 ft
Distance
-41 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
5,035 ft
Altitude min
5,076 ft
Altitude max
5,076 ft
Altitude start
5,036 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
771 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Downhill Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #197139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35941 in E-Biking
    • #345758 in Trail Running
    • #148402 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,547 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #394 in E-Biking
    • #7,292 in Trail Running
    • #4,485 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

Downhill only, last bit of E1D/new Downhill Lower. Yet to be named by COPMOBA

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Downhill Lower Trail Reports

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      Directions to downhill-lower trailhead (39.306180, -108.701680)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Downhill Lower located?
      Downhill Lower is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30618, -108.70168.
      ▼ How hard is Downhill Lower?
      Downhill Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Downhill Lower?
      The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,035 ft to 5,076 ft.
      ▼ Is Downhill Lower a point to point trail?
      Yes, Downhill Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Downhill Lower?
      Downhill Lower is 922 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Downhill Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Downhill Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Downhill Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Downhill Lower are:
      • October (38 activities)
      • April (30 activities)
      • March (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Downhill Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Downhill Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Downhill Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Downhill Lower. The trail is 922 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Downhill Lower?
      Downhill Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 477 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 522 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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