Desert RATS: Stage 1
The "Salt Creek" stage, connecting Loma to Rabbit Valley.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 615 m
- Descent
- 597 m
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The "Salt Creek" stage, connecting Loma to Rabbit Valley.
Moderate Trail Running
An aerobically-challenging but technically-moderate loop that will remove you from most of 18 Road's crowds.
Moderate Mountain Biking
Gorgeous views off a bare rock rim.
Moderate Dirt Biking
Gorgeous views off a bare rock rim.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A perfect desert loop with fantastic views from the ridge top.
Difficult Hiking
A lesser-travelled loop that's ideal for trail running.
Difficult Trail Running
A lesser-ridden area in the Kokopelli Loops Trail System, with one of the best-quality singletrack trails!
Difficult Mountain Biking
Rustler's Loop is probably the best beginner mountain bike trail in the state of Colorado.
Easy Mountain Biking
A gorgeous loop above the Colorado River with relatively little climbing.
Moderate Hiking
A gorgeous trail running loop above the Colorado River with relatively little climbing.
Moderate Trail Running
Enjoy a well-built cross country trail on your way to access the technical centerpiece of the Kokopelli Loops: Moore Fun.
Severe Mountain Biking
A demanding ride that will reward the technically-adept moto rider.
Severe Dirt Biking
A demanding ride that will reward the all-around mountain biker.
Severe Mountain Biking
A beautiful backcountry trail with plenty of solitude.
Difficult Hiking
An epic 142-mile point-to-point route between Fruita, Colorado and Moab, Utah.
Difficult Mountain Biking
Horsethief Bench is the most famous trail in the Kokopelli Trail System, primarily because of its uber-gnarly drop down to the main trail. The views are spectacular as well!
Extreme Mountain Biking