more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-205 ft
Descent
00:21:07
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
5,245 ft
Altitude min
5,339 ft
Altitude max
5,328 ft
Altitude start
5,246 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
2,503 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,014 ft
Distance flat
00:21:07
Avg time

Sarlector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #274421 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66442 in E-Biking
    • #371577 in Trail Running
    • #326531 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,682 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #668 in E-Biking
    • #7,558 in Trail Running
    • #7,024 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

Typical desert singltrack, with some sandy washes and a few climbs that can be a bit rubbly and loose. North access to the Sarlacc trail on singletrack.

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DesertSandy

Trail Supporters

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    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 40 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sarlector located?
      Sarlector is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.36797, -108.73404.
      ▼ How hard is Sarlector?
      Sarlector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sarlector?
      Sarlector has 123 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,245 ft to 5,339 ft.
      ▼ Is Sarlector a point to point trail?
      Sarlector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sarlector?
      Sarlector is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sarlector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sarlector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sarlector?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sarlector are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sarlector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sarlector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sarlector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Sarlector. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sarlector?
      Sarlector is a moderately popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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