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1.1 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:09:37
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
5,468 ft
Altitude min
5,554 ft
Altitude max
5,554 ft
Altitude start
5,472 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
1,526 ft
Distance climb
2,841 ft
Distance down
1,201 ft
Distance flat
00:09:37
Avg time
Highlander Details
Trail P.9 is an additional intermediate connecting trail to Frontside, The Edge Loop and Zippity
Do Da from the Frontside Trail.
Trail P.9 starts just west of the intersection of Frontside with Joe's Ridge after climbing out of the first drainage located west of the upper turn around.
This one-mile route provides a nice contouring section of trail that undulates up and down. If ridden with the section of Frontside, this trail addition creates a short cross country loop from the upper campground.
This route also provides a more direct and potentially less crowded route for riders attempting the Edge Loop Trail.
Trail P.9 is located on the top of the slope, slightly higher in elevation than Frontside. This provides a more technical route than Frontside, while still rating in the intermediate category.
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- 5 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 92 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 405 rides
- Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Directions to highlander-747173 trailhead
(39.337330, -108.704240)
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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.
AKChester
Trail features are not interesting or challenging, but well built as a side-hill cruiser with nice views.
Larrycollins
There is now a NEW trail sign that indicates this trail is now closed from Dec 1 to May 1 due to Critical Winter Wildlife Habitat.
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Nearby Trails
- Joes Ridge 276 ft
- Joe's Ridge Shortcut 305 ft
- North Fruita Desert Campground 1,365 ft
- Kessel Run 1,427 ft
- Frontside 1,558 ft
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