3.8 miles
Distance
375 ft
Climb
-377 ft
Descent
00:44:07
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Horsethief Bench Trail
BLMLand Manager
Horsethief Bench Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKokopelli Loops
Fruita, Colorado -
AKAHorsethief
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (6 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Land ManagerBLM
This trail is a must for riding at the Kokopelli trails. The descent from Mary’s is typically hike-a-bike, or a super-challenge for you downhill junkies. Drop down onto the single track and experience fast-flowy riding with several tricky obstacles. The south side of the bench provides you with incredible red-rock views rising above the Colorado River. There is another section of hiking pleasure along the north-west side of the rim, but the ride through the washes on the north –side are bermed and fun. Traffic typically flows clockwise.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Horsethief Bench mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1 ft
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Altitude min4,496 ft
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Altitude max4,743 ft
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Altitude start4,742 ft
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Altitude end4,741 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-29%
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Grade min16.8%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,260 ft
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Avg time00:44:07
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Avg reverse time00:39:36
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 12 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 941 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 6,442 rides
- Last: Aug 11, 2022
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3 Reviews & Comments
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Keeganpi3Q72
(Apr 8, 2021 at 14:49)
(Apr 8, 2021 at 14:49)
Got scolded by a toolbox for going counter clockwise. May want to edit the description if this is truly a one direction trail now.
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bryanw18
(Oct 15, 2019 at 6:19)
The famous and infamous. Yes it is gnarly, but if you are like me and like to keep your deductible in check, just walk the bench and enjoy the rest.
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wgwestervelt
(Apr 15, 2019 at 15:48)
Spectacular trail. I would rate it a 4.5 for the trail itself and about a 12 for scenery.
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