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2.3 miles
Distance
444 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:26:26
Avg time
419 ft
Altitude change
5,085 ft
Altitude min
5,524 ft
Altitude max
5,085 ft
Altitude start
5,505 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
945 ft
Distance down
2,205 ft
Distance flat
00:26:26
Avg time
Prime Cut Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding Area18 Road
Fruita, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerBLM - Mesa County
Uphill only trail used to access the top of the 18rd Trail system.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
A couple narrow off-camber sections and one ledgy rock climb
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 4 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 499 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 1,921 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to prime-cut trailhead
(39.311670, -108.704100)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prime Cut
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Where is Prime Cut located?
Prime Cut is located in 18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States. It is part of the 18 Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.31167, -108.7041.
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How hard is Prime Cut?
Prime Cut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Prime Cut?
Prime Cut has 444 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,085 ft to 5,524 ft.
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Is Prime Cut a point to point trail?
Yes, Prime Cut is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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