2.1 miles
Distance
-437 ft
Descent
00:11:31
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Kessel Run Trail
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Kessel Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fruita
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #864 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56971 in Trail Running
    • #28161 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking

Very relaxed trail in the downhill direction.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB 2 Rating: Obstacles exist. You may or may not be able to ride this solo. Support rider recommended.

Some off-camber. Adaptive riders with higher disability level might need a spot.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Kessel Run mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -437 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,050 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,488 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,488 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,049 ft
  • Grade
    -4%
  • Grade max
    -14.7%
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    502 ft
  • Avg time
    00:11:31
  • Avg reverse time
    00:25:31
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Status:
on Jun 24, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (35 votes)
Your vote: 0

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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Inadequate
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Kessel Run Trail Reports

      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 6 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 392 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,827 rides
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      Photos

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      64 |
      May 12, 2021 @ 7:51pm
      May 12, 2021
      74 |
      Dec 2, 2020 @ 11:05am
      Dec 2, 2020
      179 |
      Apr 25, 2014 @ 7:34am
      Apr 25, 2014
      536 |
      Apr 12, 2011 @ 12:41pm
      Apr 12, 2011

      Routes with this trail

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      misterjohn123 (Dec 12, 2021 at 11:12)
       not to steep so expect to pedal to keep your speed up. a few nice optional tech features. great for beginners or a warm up
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      whansen90 (Aug 22, 2021 at 8:20)
       Awesome for beginners and the kiddos.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      ckiourtz (Apr 27, 2019 at 21:54)
       Weeeeeeee
      [Reply]





      Videos

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