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Starting with the Ruby Canyon Section, youll continue on through Rabbit Valley, Westwater, Fish Ford, and Yellow Jacket Canyon sections. After at least 6 failed attempts in the mid-1990s, Gary became the first to ride the 140-mile-long Kokopelli Trail self-supported in one day. (mens and womens & nobo and sobo available). Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. This epic bikepacking adventure promises an incredible final descent as you wearily make your way into Moab. After riding through the Kokopelli Loops trail network, youll get a taste of your first hike-a-bike down to Salt Creek (which isnt safe to drink). There are a ton of options out there. We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. Bikepacking - One of Seven Project Lack of clean water will be one of your biggest hurdles. More here. It really is ATV road the entire way between fruita and moab, some sections were very desolate with no trees where I would not have wanted to camp but found great spots both nights that were off the road a bit and felt remote enough for a nice backcountry site. In total you will ride for 142 miles and there are a few bailout options along the way should you need to. The Kokopelli Trail is part of the larger Grand Loop. The trail presses on through Fish Ford and the ride becomes more arduous as you climb away from the Colorado River. On the DiscoverMoab.com website there is a list of companies offering shuttle service to Grand Junction. I think with as much sand and slickrock that I encountered my answer to you in short would be, yes, foolish to try this on a gravel bike, coming from a mountainbiker who has no idea what a gravel bike is capable of. We then met in Moab, loaded into one vehicle, and drove back to the Loma Trailhead. Route notes: the giant tarmac descent from fischer overlook and giant tarmac climb up to the porcupine rim trail suuuucked. } If you were to start in Moab and ride north, you would begin with a nearly 20-mile, 4,000-foot climb. Moab has a small regional airport you can fly to from either Salt Lake City or Denver. The closest large airport to the Kokopelli Trail is the Salt Lake City International Airport. To schedule an appointment for your school or for more information, please call Crosswinds Marsh at: (734) 654-1220. Kokopelli Racing LLC put on a mountain bike and running ultra marathon race on the classic Kokopelli Trail. Highlights Marys Loop Trail System, Rabbit Valley, Yellow Jacket area (Dome Plateau) Roberts Bottom and Rose Garden Hill in Cottonwood Canyon, Blue Chief Mesa, views of the Fisher and Castle Valleys, and Manti-La Sal NF. Bikepacking on the Kokopelli Trail - Joel Caldwell Youll know youve completed the Kokopelli Trail when you hit the pavement; then, its time to celebrate. Its reliable, keeps me warm, and Thermarests lifetime warranty is no joke. The Kokopelli Trail starts outside Fruita, Colorado, on some of the best singletrack in the Mountain West. The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Continuing through the Marys Loop area, youll leave the river and parallel Mack Ridge before the river returns along with views of the Black Ridge Canyons. You need to be logged in to use these features. Find details on their records alongside a few photos taken by Rugile Kaladyte here, Photos by Rugile Kaladyte (@rugilekaladyte). } Two long climbs topping out at 8400 will test your fitness and the final descent along Porcupine Rim will blow your mind. At times the Kokopelli Trail can serve up demanding single track and steep climbs, makingit a trail not to be underestimated. } Planned for 3 nights but the first half went quicker than I expected! The allure of the bigger Grand Loop caught Dye's intrigue. Looking Back: The Kokopelli Trail - Cycling West - Cycling Utah Ive done this using collapsible water jugs, but it takes time and extra equipment. *By clicking submit, you're also subscribing to our email list. You decide. After a hot, exposed climb to Top of the World road, youll descend Rose Garden Hill and wonder how anyone could drive a Jeep over that. You will be looking for East Mill Creek Drive which turns into Sand Flats Rd The Trail: The Kokopelli Trail is part of the Grand loop, a bikepacking route that combines the Kokopelli Trail, Paradox Trail and Tabegauche Trail. UPDATE (November, 2017): Apparently work is still going on and way behind as of 11/18/2017. #fca_eoi_form_1856 .fca_eoi_layout_15.fca_eoi_layout_widget div.fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper { There are plenty of camping options along the way including the BLM campgrounds listed below; some may require a small fee. Be sure to stop at, Powered by red Starbursts and Fat Tire Amber Ale, 6 Bikepacking Routes in Southern California | Year-round Fun, 11 of the Most Popular Bikepacking Trails in the US, Colorado Bikepacking Trails A Bikepackers Dreamland, How to Prepare For the C&O Canal and GAP Trail. Parts of the trail are used by jeeps, ATVs, and motorcycles. CNY is closest airport but also the most expensive and with the most limited options. The Kokopelli Trail is one of the most coveted bikepacking routes out there, and for good reason. Rock formations including arches and windows are a highlight of bikepacking the Kokopelli Trail. Doesnt this sound like a better way to end a trip as a descent? Bikers most commonly ride the Kokopelli Trail southbound, starting at the Loma Trailhead and finishing in Moab. But, store your food off the ground to prevent rodents from getting into it. Kokopelli Trail Guidebook from Bikerpelli, Trip Ideas, Where to Go, Backpacking Trip Guide, Backpacking Trip Ideas, Backpacking Trips, backpacking, backpacking trips, oregon trips, oregon, oregon coast, corvallis to sea, c2c trail, c2c, Backpacking Trip Ideas, Backpacking Trip Guide, Trip Ideas, Where to Go, where to go, Backpacking Trips, backpacking, backpacking trips, colorado, colorado backpacking, brandon lampley, Bikepacking the Lower Deschutes River Trail, Guide to Cycling the Great Allegheny Passage. 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. Happy planning! Ive always dropped my bikepacking bags and ridden this section unloaded since its a quick ride along highway 128 to get to either end of the section. 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. @media screen and ( max-width: 100% ) { KOKOPELLI TRAIL GUIDE - BIKEPACKING - One of Seven Project Bikepacking: Off-Pavement Bicycling and camping where you would if you were to go backpacking. After a day of waiting for the roads to dry, we bailed to the interstate, which was luckily still nearby. From here, the climb into the La Sal Mountains starts in earnest. The first time I attempted the trail in a group, we werent fully prepared and bailed. The . This is the way to enter Moab! Joel Caldwell (joelcaldwell.com) 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. 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. You and your friends, split the course into 2 to 6 segments. } We completed the Kokopelli trail in three challenging, rewarding days of bike riding. A huge to congrats to Lael, Kaitlyn, and Kurt for getting out there and making it happen. Bikepacking the Kokopelli Trail - Bikepacking Alliance } One group member attempted to ride the trail on a drop bar gravel bike with 2-inch tires. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. Kokopelli 140 MTB Relay A choice your own adventure. 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. Unfortunately, there is no way around it and riders will need to exit out Castle Valley (mile 128) to get to Moab. I found a trickle of cool, clear water at hideout spring (find the cottonwoods!!) The Kokopelli Trail starts near Loma, Colorado which is about 15 miles from Grand Junction. Kokopelli 100 MTB Individual Same as the 140 but doesnt include the first 40 miles. Petzl Bindi, which is a favorite of other Treeline Review writers and featured in our Backpacking Guide to the South Dakota Centennial Trail. By entering your email address, you agree to receive our weekly newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy. There are plenty of camping options along the way including the BLM campgrounds listed below; some may require a small fee. Read more on the About Me page. 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. The ride is not for the novice rider, the climbs and technical sections alone make it more for those with a bit more experience. The 142-mile multi-use trail stretches from Loma, Colorado all the way to Moab, UT. Do your own research, know the route, options, and use proper judgement when out there. Website. Enlightened Equipment Torrid puffy jacket. One consideration is to bring a, 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. This Kokopelli Trail Guide will give you everything you need to know. The other two in the party were on a hardtail and a rigid fatbike. See a problem? See REIs Food Storage story or REIs Bear Canister story for more information on Bears and food storage. I create technical resources, reviews, inspirational videos, how-to guides and more. This page is divide up in simple sections to give you information in easily digestible bites. 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. 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. You can camp almost everywhere along the route, too. Once youre in the La Sals, youll probably find a stream or two to collect water from. I brought an Ultimate Direction Ultra Rain Jacket for this trip. Bedrock Cairns, which is the overall winner in our Best Hiking Sandals gear review. On my most recent Kokopelli bikepacking trip, my group drove from Denver in two vehicles. Another option is to have friends deliver water to you along the route or stash some yourself beforehand wherever possible. Website Take me there. The Kokopelli Trail is a good first test. The next closest would be Grand Junction or Salt Lake City (SLC). It connects some of the best singletrack around in Fruita and Moab with 100 miles of ATV roads. I recommend caching water at Rabbit Valley trailhead, near Dewey Bridge by the road along Highway 128, and Fisher Valley. Between the river and the top of ride at 8200ft I quickly realized there were not as many water sources as I had thought there would be, and this was the only time I got a little worried the morning of day 3 with 2000ft of climbing ahead of me and only 2L on me. The Kokopelli Trail is one of the most coveted bikepacking routes out there, and for good reason. You might also be able to get water from a spigot at Westwater Ranger Station, but this source is not always operational. Mile 10.6 Salt Creek NOT suitable for drinking, Mile 48 Westwater Ranger Station Water has been reported to have been shut off (get water from Colorado River), Mile 59.9 Colorado River (strain and filter), Mile 73.6 Colorado River (stain and filter). The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Part of the magnificent 142-mile Kokopelli Trail. There are a couple of options for staging and parking; as advised by folks at Over The Edge bike shop, we chose to leave a vehicle in the parking lot behind Suds Brothers Brewery in downtown Fruita.
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