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3.1 miles
Distance
469 ft
Climb
-385 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
85 ft
Altitude change
5,389 ft
Altitude min
5,389 ft
Altitude start
5,476 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,278 ft
Distance flat

K2-Play Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

“K2-Play” a stunning advanced narrow technical trail along the base of the bookcliffs connecting the existing “Chutes” & “Edge Connector” trails. Named in honor of Kristina Kittelson, this North Fruita Desert Trail has been named “K2-Play “ a community mountain bike advocate.nThis trail not only represents the spirit of exploration and advanced skills, but also pays tribute to a remarkable individual whose passion for the outdoors inspired many.

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About K2-Play

        ▼ Where is K2-Play located?
        K2-Play is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.32253, -108.66588.
        ▼ How hard is K2-Play?
        K2-Play is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for K2-Play?
        K2-Play has 469 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 385 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,389 ft to 5,573 ft.
        ▼ Is K2-Play a point to point trail?
        K2-Play is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is K2-Play?
        K2-Play is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on K2-Play?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on K2-Play. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride K2-Play?
        K2-Play is best visited during: May - Nov.
        ▼ How do I access K2-Play? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to K2-Play are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is K2-Play?
        K2-Play is a moderately popular trail. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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