more stats
2,280 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:04:18
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
5,424 ft
Altitude min
5,503 ft
Altitude max
5,424 ft
Altitude start
5,499 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,368 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:04:18
Avg time

Prime Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    C.8
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #184874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96773 in E-Biking
    • #130616 in Trail Running
    • #130549 in Hiking
    • #42416 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,386 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #886 in E-Biking
    • #3,769 in Trail Running
    • #3,809 in Hiking
    • #1,546 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

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Prime Cutoff is a 2,280 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Fruita Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 587 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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      brinkedge brinkedge
      The fastest way to get to the top of 18rd for Kessel/Joes/Zippity/Frontside ect. Best part is you still hit the most interesting climbs of Prime Cut before turning on to Cutoff.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prime Cutoff located?
      Prime Cutoff is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.33157, -108.69704.
      ▼ How hard is Prime Cutoff?
      Prime Cutoff is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prime Cutoff?
      Prime Cutoff has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,424 ft to 5,503 ft.
      ▼ Is Prime Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Prime Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prime Cutoff?
      Prime Cutoff is 2,280 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prime Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prime Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prime Cutoff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prime Cutoff are:
      • April (110 activities)
      • October (96 activities)
      • May (93 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Prime Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prime Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prime Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Prime Cutoff. The trail is 2,280 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prime Cutoff?
      Prime Cutoff is a very popular trail. There have been 1,963 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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