more stats
5,135 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:07:14
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
4,949 ft
Altitude min
5,033 ft
Altitude max
5,033 ft
Altitude start
4,948 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance climb
2,694 ft
Distance down
1,552 ft
Distance flat
00:07:14
Avg time

Unzip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    18 Road
    Fruita, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    C.6
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #197729 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45022 in E-Biking
    • #436472 in Trail Running
    • #140546 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,559 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #484 in E-Biking
    • #8,030 in Trail Running
    • #4,159 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Mesa County

Unzip (Trail C.6) is an extension of the very popular Kessel Run. Kessel Run is one of the easiest, faster, more flowy trails in the Project Site. By simply extending the trail south, riders will be able to extend their riding experience. It also creates excellent access to the south end of event area/campground, helping decrease the congestion at the parking lot during peak times by allowing campers on the east side of 18 Road to bypass the lower lot. Rider's desiring a longer loop with Kessel & Trail C.6 can cross 18 Road on the south end and enter the campground area for easy access to the Edge, Trail E.2, Prime Cut and the moderate climb back up to the upper parking lot/campground.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 122 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Apr 18, 2025
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Unzip located?
      Unzip is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30596, -108.70813.
      ▼ How hard is Unzip?
      Unzip is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Unzip?
      Unzip has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,949 ft to 5,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Unzip a point to point trail?
      Unzip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Unzip?
      Unzip is 5,135 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Unzip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Unzip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Unzip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Unzip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Unzip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Unzip. The trail is 5,135 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Unzip?
      Unzip is a very popular trail. There have been 337 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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