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Moab has a small regional airport you can fly to from either Salt Lake City or Denver. If you enter this way, and depending on the time of day you may have to pay a $2 entrance fee, or 5$ vehicle fee. The trail runs through Mesa County, Colorado, and Grand County in Utah. If youve learned a few things or have been entertained, consider becoming a Patreon member. Knowing what to expect as far as water sources, weather forecast, trail condition, and detours, are going to be key to having the best possible outcome. Kokopelli Trail - Bikepacker } I was being silly: the Kokopelli is a tremendously satisfying and fun bikepack, from the mildly technical and impossibly beautiful singletrack out of Fruita, to soaring grinding climbs, red desert canyons, rugged sandstone ridges, to the must-not-skip roaring bucking descent on Porcupine Rim down to Moab. With more than 10,000 feet of total climbing, the highest point on the trail tops out at over 8,000 ft above sea level. Bikepacking the Kokopelli Trail - Bikepacking Alliance I hope you have fun out there in a few weeks! The riding is primarily non-technical dirt roads and Jeep double track, but it is about 15% singletrack. There are plenty of primitive and a few developed options for camping or one can usually sleep along the trail side but please use LNT practices when doing so. At Treeline, we want you to buy right the first time. I am a bikepacking addict who also happens to be an above knee amputee. Claim this business (734) 326-9801. Racing the sunset into Moab on the Porcupine Rim Trail and I didn't see a single person on the descent (probably because I started around 6pm on a Tuesday). Planned for 3 nights but the first half went quicker than I expected! The Kokopelli Trail begins with ~15 miles of singletrack above the Colorado River before a few dozen miles of 44 tracks, gravel roads, and two-tracks through badlands and over ledgey mesas before crossing the Colorado River at Dewey Bridge. After crossing Salt Creek the trail passes through Rabbit Valley, then grinds through the Yellow Jacket area, tackles Rose Garden Hill, circle around Fisher Valley, and eventually making its way to the La Sal Mountains and Moab. div.fca_eoi_form_text_element,input.fca_eoi_form_input_element,input.fca_eoi_form_button_element{display:block;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:normal;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:normal;word-spacing:normal;text-indent:0;text-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;width:inherit;height:inherit;background-image:none;border:none;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;box-sizing:border-box;transition:none;outline:none;-webkit-transition:none;-webkit-appearance:none;-moz-appearance:none;color:#000;font-family:"Open Sans", sans-serif;font-weight:normal;transition:background 350ms linear;}div.fca_eoi_form_text_element{text-align:center;}div.fca_eoi_layout_headline_copy_wrapper{font-weight:bold;}div.fca_eoi_featherlight 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Bike 3-Day; Bears Ears Backcntry 4-Day; Grand Staircase-Escalante; Moab Bikepacking 101; Vehicle Support Services; . The true scale of this landscape is only appreciated after much concentrated, technical riding on so called dirt roads, long descents and climbs out of the smallest of canyons, and by peering off the edge of the rim into an endless void of night. Skyler Des Roches (OffRoute.ca). For more recommendations of puffy jackets, see our Best Down Jackets or Best Synthetic Jacket guides. The Kokopelli Trail is divided into nine sections, each with its own unique terrain and scenery. The Kokopelli Trail is one of the most coveted bikepacking routes out there, and for good reason. The next closest would be Grand Junction or Salt Lake City (SLC). The Xlite is our overall winner in our Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads guide, Our loaded bikepacking bike on the Kokopelli Trail, Surly Ogre with 27.5 x 3 tires and wheelset. Sand, dirt, gravel, slick rock, creek crossings, you name it. The trail presses on through Fish Ford and the ride becomes more arduous as you climb away from the Colorado River. Bikepack it, chase the FKT, ride it with vehicle support - experience it however you like. We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries. The Kokopelli Trail is one of the most coveted bikepacking routes out there, and for good reason. The Kokopelli Trail is one of the most coveted bikepacking routes out there, and for good reason. Coconino 250 Guide - Bikepacking - One of Seven Project You might also be able to get water from a spigot at Westwater Ranger Station, but this source is not always operational. Enlightened Equipment Torrid puffy jacket. Help could behours or days away! From here, the climb into the La Sal Mountains starts in earnest. Youll need to cache water on the Kokopelli. Know your body and how much water you require and plan carefully. You decide. Bikepacking Packrafts | Inflatable Packrafts - KOKOPELLI The Kokopelli Trail is not for beginner cyclists. The Loma Trailhead is west of Fruita, Colorado, along Interstate I-70. I would have gladly traded out for either of those bikes when it the trail started getting a little chunkier. There is some concern with possible theft but it worked out fine for me. I brought an Ultimate Direction Ultra Rain Jacket for this trip. This trailhead is where the Kokopelli Trail starts and is even a location on Google maps now. This quick guide to bikepacking the Kokopelli Trail will give you the information and insight you need for a successful trip to one of the most spectacular bike trails out there. Although they all had different intentions for their rides, both Kaitlyn and Kurt rode hard and fast to set two new fastest known times on the route. You could plan to finish on a day a friend was driving back from Moab. Kokopelli Trail; Best of Moab Mnt. The following page is broken down into sections highlighting The Project's main categories. This Kokopelli Trail Guide will give you everything you need to know. The first time I attempted the trail in a group, we werent fully prepared and bailed. But maybe you can be the fool who rides it and has a great time despite what other people say? The legendary Kokopelli Trail, 140 miles of desert and mountain riding between Moab and Fruita. Kokopelli's Trail - Wikipedia Its a good idea to do some research (I read current trip reports) or make a few calls to check the flow of streams and rivers to be sure you know how much water to carry at each point you fill up. Stretches can be particularly sandy, but never for too long at a time (and there's no need for a fat bike). Colorado River is too silty to filter, and some of the only other water sources along the route arent safe to drink due to the waters arsenic levels. Find details on their records alongside a few photos taken by Rugile Kaladyte here, Photos by Rugile Kaladyte (@rugilekaladyte). We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. } Xmas Valley Epic 17.5 mi 28.2 km 2,685' Up 818.24 m Up 2,704' Down 824.08 m Down. Packing: I learned a lot from my first trip last year and made it work without a seat bag which was so nice to have full use of my dropper post on the descents. From there, youll be closer to the start of the Kokopelli Trail. This was Kaitlyns first ultra since a devastating car accident that had her questioning her ability to ride or walk again, but after a long and inspiring recovery, she managed to best Rebecca Ruschs 2013 record by 25 minutes. #fca_eoi_form_1856 .fca_eoi_layout_15.fca_eoi_layout_widget div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper { A big storm can leave you stranded on unrideable dirt roads of sticky, peanut butter mud that will stop your wheels from turning. The ride is not for the novice rider, the climbs and technical sections alone make it more for those with a bit more experience. It is a pullover but has a zip on the side and at the front which makes it very easy to pull on and off keeping hats or helmets in place during the transition. Kokopelli Trail, the long way into Moab (trip report & packing list in comments) 1 / 3 73 11 comments Add a Comment halfearup 2 yr. ago Finished this classic route in 3 full days, 2 nights out on the trail, 10-12 hours riding per day. During my thru-bike I left my car at the Loma trailhead parking lot for Marys Loop Trails. Youll cross highway 128 and then ride through Yellow Jacket Canyon, a highlight of the Kokopelli. Shopping with our affiliates helps fund the development of content like this. Every time I reach this point of the trail, I wonder if Ive taken a wrong turn, but then I check a map, realize Im on the route and laugh at myself for choosing to do this. The Kokopelli Trail is an 136.4 milemulti use recreational trail that goes from Fruita, CO to Moab, UT. The Kokopelli Trail starts outside Fruita, Colorado, on some of the best singletrack in the Mountain West. For more recommendations, see our Best Mountain Bike Helmet guide. } From there, the trail traverses through the Cottonwood Canyon, Beaver Mesa, and all La Sal Loop sections leading up to your final stretch. Over the next 50 miles, youll do a lot of climbing, but the next ten miles will be the steepest. Bike Inn; Needles 2 Moab Canyonlands; Bears Ears Mnt. All rights reserved. Unfortunately, there is no way around it and riders will need to exit out Castle Valley (mile 128) to get to Moab. You carry all your gear on the bike, from food/water . I think 3 riders have done it under 10.5 hours in the past few weeks. As you get near the top of the final climb, the number of tourists youll see will make you feel like youre already in Moab. Most bikers ride the Kokopelli Trail soutbound. Kokopelli Trail Planning Aids Tour Divide Planning Aids Bikepacking Survey Results Data Collages Hiking Hiking Guides Pemi Loop Guide Hiking Gear My Proven Triple Crown Hiking Gear List If I Hiked Again Gear Review - If I Hiked The Appalachian Trail Again Gear Review - If I Hiked The Long Trail Again Our first time bikepacking the Kokopelli trail was a humbling failure, but also an appreciative win.This short bikepacking documentary shows the metaphorical. Get on the trail with detailed maps shared by riders like you. A true western adventure with tough climbs and rewarding descents. (mens and womens & nobo and sobo available). Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the World), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format. The Kokopelli Trail is a 138-mile, multi-use trail that starts in Loma, CO (just a few miles northwest of Fruita) and ends on Sand Flats Road in Moab, UT, where it passes by Porcupine Rim . By entering your email address, you agree to receive our weekly newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy. More flag On Ute Land Distance 158 Mi. The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the worldby locals, in their own backyards. Topeak multitool with tubeless repair kit, Kokopelli Trail info from the Bureau of Land Management. Ive even seen some water flowing in the fall around here. I personally cached water at Rabbit Valley, Colorado River/Dewey Bridge and at the bathrooms at the Fisher Valley Overlook. You can get to Rabbit Valley and Dewey Bridge with a 2-wheel drive vehicle. The allure of the bigger Grand Loop caught Dye's intrigue. One section requires a rider to lift your bike over car-sized boulders. #fca_eoi_form_1856 .fca_eoi_layout_15.fca_eoi_layout_widget div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper { Then youll be in Fisher Valley, where Ive always cached water by the road. I recommend caching water at Rabbit Valley trailhead, near Dewey Bridge by the road along Highway 128, and Fisher Valley. This route follows singletrack trails, Jeep roads, and dirt roads, mainly on BLM land. Find an extra-long weekend and do this ride. Joe Cruz (Pedaling in Place), Kokopelli taught me the length of a desert mile. The Kokopelli Trail is relatively well marked, but a mountain biker still needs strong navigation abilities. The . Since it was first designed the Porcupine Rim Trail has been built which means you have the option of making it 150+ miles. NO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE ALLOWED IN CROSSWINDS MARSH. Use the Brave browser for an entirely ad free web experience. I was thinking about this quite a bit while riding as I saw this question posed a few times elsewhere - I am not a gravel rider so my opinion on whether you can or cannot do it may not be the most educated, but there were long stretches of sand and slickrock and chunky jeep roads that I don't think would be too much fun on a gravel bike. Nowhere else can you find scenery quite like this! There are not too many reliable water sources on this trail so its important to plan accordingly. These are primitive campsites so dont expect much as far as amenities go.Salt Creek OverlookCastle RockCold SpringPorcupine RimKnowles CanyonBitter CreekMesa CreekCowskin Campground near Cotton CanyonHideout CanyonRock CastleBull DrawNorth Beaver Mesa CampgroundDewey BridgeRabbit Valley. But it also took some planning so it went off without a hitch. After a day of waiting for the roads to dry, we bailed to the interstate, which was luckily still nearby. I rode the latter half on a Monday and Tuesday and I think this really helped with traffic, not sure what this would have looked like on a weekend but I think it's worth it if you can go during the week! I think the Gaia GPS app is the most useful for backcountry navigation. The Kokopelli Trail is a difficult bikepacking trail. This incredibly scenic trail takes you along the Colorado Plateau and through colorful stretches of Utah as well as in and out of valleys. Where do you start? I love having a one-bike-fits-all quiver. It will take about half a day to cache water and drive back to either end of the Kokopelli. Read more on the About Me page. The Bike Fiend or Chili Pepper Bike Shop are options for getting your bike repaired in Moab. } By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Bikepacking on the Kokopelli Trail - Joel Caldwell With that said, you can find food at either end. Take the Loma exit (exit 15), then travel west on gravel frontage road south of the interstate. Bikepacking on the Kokopelli Trail Photos and words by Joel Caldwell The Kokopelli Trail is a beautiful route winding from Fruita, Colorado to Moab, Utah. If you want to execute a successful trip, it will certainly behoove you to do some checking and planning during the weeks leading up to your trip. There will be small sections of optional singletrack along the way, but the jeep roads youll be riding through here are loose and sandy enough that you probably wont want more of a challenge. In terms of ride-a-bility the Kokopelli offers plenty of it and very little HAB. The Kokopelli Trail is a popular ride between the Western Slope of Colorado and Moab in Utah. Gear lists from the AZT, TD and CTR; Pros & Cons; Things Id do different; and Tips. The houdini is a tiny little windbreaker with DWR that I felt would be enough for the small chance of rain in my forecast and chillier mornings riding. Full Circle on the Grand Loop: Part II - The First Modern Bikepacking #fca_eoi_form_1856 .fca_eoi_layout_15.fca_eoi_layout_widget { Kokopelli 140 MTB Two-day Stage Event (Individual) The 144 miles spilt into two days of racing, instead of one. Kokopelli 140 MTB Individual 144 miles, full course, alone! Over the Edge bike shop suggests people park behind Suds Brothers Brewery at 127 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521. In depth look at what I would bring for gear and why, if I rode the Tour Divide, CTR, and AZTR again. It's our goal to supply the best resources, guides, gear lists, data sheets, town lists, and more to help others realize and follow their passion. Lael Wilcox, Kaitlyn Boyle, and Kurt Refsnider set off together early Friday morning on the Kokopelli Trail for a self-supported time trial between Loma, Colorado and Moab, Utah. These are primitive campsites so dont expect much as far as amenities go. There is some water along the route, but not enough to forego caching water unless you can carry enough water for 2 days. Kaitlyns finish time was 13 hours and 7 minutes, the new womens FKT. This is certainly not a trip for. Bikepacking is generally in the backcountry, but you can backpack on local trails. Dont drink from Salt Creek or Onion Creek for this reason. If you can ride intermediate-level mountain bike terrain, the Kokopelli Trail will be a rewarding experience. 7 Things to Do in Californias Alabama Hills: Movie Road, Hiking, Stargazing & More! The Kokopelli Trail ends in the Slickrock area on the east end of Moab, UT. See REIs Food Storage story or REIs Bear Canister story for more information on Bears and food storage. You risk getting caught in a winter storm if you go early in spring or late in fall. Looking up from Fischer Valley to the top of the climb next to the la sals, giving myself a goal of making it there in 5 hours, and getting up in 5 hours to look back down at the valley. The 142-mile multi-use trail stretches from Loma, Colorado all the way to Moab, UT. This is certainly not a trip for bringing your dog or someone just starting out with biking. Website. Also, the Hot Tomato in Fruita has some of the best pizza Ive ever eaten, and they have great beers on tap. Experience a multitude of terrains and landscapes on a trail that links two of the most coveted mountain biking areas in the country. A huge to congrats to Lael, Kaitlyn, and Kurt for getting out there and making it happen. A few miles after Rabbit Valley it is highly recommended to take the scenic off-route detour on the Western Rim trail. The Kokopelli Trail is a 142-mile desert bikepacking route linking the mountain biking epicenters of Fruita, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. , for the rest of us, we can expect to be out from 2-6 days depending on how many miles you want to cover each day. Nowhere else can you find scenery quite like this! to support us + get The Bikepacking Journal. The route is popular as a 2- to 3-night bikepacking trip, a 3- to 4-day vehicle-supported trip, and as a . Indian Trails, 28685 Smith Rd, Romulus, MI, Transportation Services Dirt roads, paved roads, and singletrack with some technical areas. Our Best Mountain Bike Lights guide also covers other mountain bike-specific lights. But, theres a still 17-mile 4,000-foot descent on dirt roads and singletrack trails between you and the end of the Kokopelli Trail. New for 2023 Cleaned up the sheets and adjusted the colors for better viewing. The last time I was there, I was told that the pipes were contaminated with E. Coli. When coming into Moab, you can opt to ride the Porcupine Rim Trail to add a fun but technical singletrack descent into town. #fca_eoi_form_1856 .fca_eoi_layout_15.fca_eoi_layout_widget div.fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper { If you finished on a weekend you could try and hitch but finding a ride with an open rack and empty seat could prove difficult. The Grand Loop - Backcountry MTB // Industry Nine - Pivot Pro You need to be logged in to use these features. @media screen and ( max-width: 100% ) { Do your own research, know the route, options, and use proper judgement when out there. BIKEPACKING.com is dedicated to exploration by bicycle. The closest large airport to the Kokopelli Trail is the Salt Lake City International Airport.

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