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2.3 miles
Distance
444 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:26:26
Avg time
419 ft
Altitude change
5,085 ft
Altitude min
5,524 ft
Altitude max
5,085 ft
Altitude start
5,505 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
945 ft
Distance down
2,205 ft
Distance flat
00:26:26
Avg time

Prime Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13034 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69276 in Trail Running
    • #47077 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

Uphill only trail used to access the top of the 18rd Trail system.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

A couple narrow off-camber sections and one ledgy rock climb

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 481 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,992 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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        Directions to prime-cut trailhead (39.311670, -108.704100)

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        youtuber Fruita Got MoJo? | 18 Road MTB Trails
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        Prime Cut at 18 Road in Fruita, Colorado
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        22:34 | 16 | Jul 4, 2026 , Fruita
        UNP31 - 18 Road - Adaptive MTB - Fruita, CO
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        12:12 | 418 | Dec 5, 2019 , Fruita
        Prime Cut at Sunset
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        5:50 | 665 | Jul 31, 2013 , Fruita

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Prime Cut

        Where is Prime Cut located?
        Prime Cut is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.31167, -108.7041.
        How hard is Prime Cut?
        Prime Cut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Prime Cut?
        Prime Cut has 444 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,085 ft to 5,524 ft.
        Is Prime Cut a point to point trail?
        Yes, Prime Cut is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Prime Cut?
        Prime Cut is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Prime Cut?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Prime Cut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Prime Cut?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prime Cut are:
        • April (121 activities)
        • October (86 activities)
        • May (83 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Prime Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prime Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Prime Cut?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Prime Cut. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Prime Cut?
        Prime Cut is a very popular trail. There have been 9,348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,616 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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