Triceratops – 100 Miles (Black Course)
The quintessential “big day” in the desert: 100 miles, magnificent terrain, serious reward. You’ll ride deep into the high desert, traverse gravel-lined corridors, and feel both the scale and the solitude. With more than ~5,000 ft (≈1,500 m) of climbing in past years, you’ll know you earned it.
Rating: Advanced
Distance: 102 miles (164.2 km)
Elevation Gain: 5224 feet (1592 m)
Percent Gravel & Packed Dirt: ~94%
Surface: Rough gravel, hard‑pack dirt, fewer paved sections
Tire Recommendation: 40‑55mm
Road Type: Public, private, remote ranch & plateau roads
Start/Finish: Downtown Fruita, CO
“100 miles of story—your day in the desert that makes you feel alive.”
Triceratops – 100 Miles
*All distances and elevation gain are approximate and will vary depending on the watch, 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.