more stats
1,594 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
00:02:20
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
5,034 ft
Altitude min
5,078 ft
Altitude max
5,034 ft
Altitude start
5,079 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
9.5%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance climb
279 ft
Distance flat
00:02:20
Avg time

Lower Grinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    E.2
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #207088 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55047 in E-Biking
    • #124999 in Trail Running
    • #147920 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,677 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #578 in E-Biking
    • #3,566 in Trail Running
    • #4,455 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

Short climbing trail connecting Race Pace to Edge Loop now named Grinder.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Grinder located?
      Lower Grinder is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.3074, -108.70256.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Grinder?
      Lower Grinder is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Grinder?
      Lower Grinder has 43 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,034 ft to 5,078 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Grinder a point to point trail?
      Lower Grinder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Grinder?
      Lower Grinder is 1,594 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Grinder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Grinder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Grinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Grinder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Grinder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Grinder. The trail is 1,594 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Grinder?
      Lower Grinder is a very popular trail. There have been 186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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