Fruitadens – 30 Miles
All the fun, all the gravel, with just enough bite to leave you smiling. This is your intro‑adventure: the 30‑mile starter course takes you through desert hard‑pack, sandy corners, classic high‑desert views, and a finish line that feels earned.
Rating: Intro / Fun
Distance: 30 miles (49.7 km)
Elevation Gain: 1230 feet (375 m)
Percent Gravel & Packed Dirt: ~90%
Surface: Hard‑pack dirt, fine gravel, short paved approach & exit
Tire Recommendation: 40‑55mm
Road Type: Public roads, private ranch‑access roads
Start/Finish: Downtown Fruita, CO
“Dino‑small, desert‑big — this one’s for first‑timers ready to know what gravel can feel like.”
Fruitadens - 30 Mile
*All distances and elevation gain are approximate and will vary depending on the app or measuring device that you use.
*Due to ever-changing wildlife restrictions, wildfires, weather-related trail closures, and other unforeseen limitations, the following information is subject to change at any time before, during, or after the start.