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Mountain Biking · Fruita, CO

Cloud City

moderateTrail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.8 high

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:17 pm

Distance

3mi round trip

Elevation gain

55ft

High point

4,514ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Cloud City is a 3-mile mountain bike trail near Fruita, Colorado, situated at approximately 7,329 feet. It serves as the upper segment of the larger Sarlacc loop, connecting the lower Cicada trail to the Edge Loop at the top of Ross Ridge. Built with motorized funding, the trail is multi-use and shared with mountain bike users. The route is classified as moderate or intermediate difficulty. Typical riding time is around 45 minutes to one hour. The trail is generally open from April through October. Parking is available, and pets are permitted. Recent conditions indicate the trail can range from sticky 'hero dirt' to loose and dusty depending on moisture levels and traffic. The best riding window is typically early morning, between AM and noon, before heat and afternoon showers affect the surface.

Trail profile

Gain

55 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

0%

High point

4,514 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,514 ft
2Trail Marker4,498 ft
3Trail End4,459 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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