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2.0 miles
Distance
249 ft
Climb
-319 ft
Descent
00:25:23
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
5,292 ft
Altitude min
5,535 ft
Altitude max
5,362 ft
Altitude start
5,292 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
3,615 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,667 ft
Distance flat
00:25:23
Avg time

Edge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125724 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #835 in E-Biking
    • #99922 in Trail Running
    • #298343 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,597 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #8 in E-Biking
    • #2,871 in Trail Running
    • #6,658 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

This is more of an adventure than an actual ride. Interesting rock formations and washes, but not a typical ride out here.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Edge Loop Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 1:00pm (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
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Jun 3, 2023 @ 6:47am
Jun 3, 2023
 reporter Seems like some work has been done by the moto folks brushing the single track out a bit, thank you!
May 5, 2022 @ 10:02am
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      17:19 | 1730 | Jun 5, 2018 , Fruita

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Edge Loop located?
      Edge Loop is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.31264, -108.63913.
      ▼ How hard is Edge Loop?
      Edge Loop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Edge Loop?
      Edge Loop has 249 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,292 ft to 5,535 ft.
      ▼ Is Edge Loop a point to point trail?
      Edge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Edge Loop?
      Edge Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Edge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Edge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Edge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Edge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Edge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Edge Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Edge Loop?
      Edge Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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