Zion Curtain Trail

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The Zion Curtain Trail is a 13.3-mile hiking route in Fruita, Colorado, situated in the Utah Rims Area near the state line. The trail forms a large loop around Bitter Creek, offering views of Castle Rocks and McDonald Creek Canyon. It begins under the I-70 overpass, where hikers follow a signed singletrack for approximately five miles through washes and technical hills to reach the rim. The remaining 5 to 7 miles traverse the rim before dropping into Rabbit Valley around mile eight or nine. At this junction, hikers intersect with the Kokopelli Trail and continue on an unmarked dirt road back toward the start. The route includes about 2,600 feet of total elevation gain and has an elevation of roughly 4,514 to 5,415 feet. The trail is classified as difficult and typically takes between eight hours and nine hours to complete. Parking is available at the trailhead, which remains accessible year-round.