The E-Kokopelli Singletrack tour is a 4-day guided e-bike adventure that covers the best singletrack sections of the Kokopelli Trail corridor from Fruita to Grand Junction, Colorado, including 18 Road, Rabbit Valley, Western Rim, and Third Flats, with e-bike assist making the longer days accessible to a wider range of riders. This tour strips the Kokopelli experience down to its finest riding and combines it with the extra range and accessibility that e-bikes provide. Rim Tours designed this itinerary specifically to maximize fun-per-mile, and the e-bike format means you arrive at camp each evening with energy to spare.
Day 1: 18 Road Trails (Fruita, Colorado)
The trip begins at one of the most celebrated trail systems in the western United States. The 18 Road trails outside Fruita, Colorado, are ribbons of buff, flowy singletrack carved into the desert benches above the Colorado River. Trails like Kessel Run, Joe’s Ridge, and Zippity Do Da are universally loved for their smooth surfaces, banked corners, and rolling terrain that rewards speed.
On e-bikes, the 18 Road experience gets amplified. The climbs between trail loops that normally eat 15-20 minutes become quick connectors, which means more laps on the descents and more time on the trails that make this area famous. You can realistically ride twice as many laps as you would on an analog bike, sampling a wider variety of trails in a single day.
Camp is at the base of the 18 Road trailhead, so you can ride right up until dinner if you want. Our guides set up camp, prepare a hot meal, and handle all logistics while you squeeze every last run out of the daylight.
Riding stats: 15-30 miles depending on how many laps you want, 1,500-3,000 feet of elevation gain, intermediate difficulty.
Day 2: Rabbit Valley
After a camp breakfast and any final laps at 18 Road, the tour moves to Rabbit Valley, located right along the Colorado-Utah border on I-70. The riding here shifts to more technical terrain, with rockier trail surfaces and more challenging features than the flowy trails of 18 Road.
Rabbit Valley is part of the classic Kokopelli Trail route, and riding this section gives you a taste of what the full point-to-point Kokopelli experience is like, without the grueling logistics of a full through-ride. The singletrack winds through high desert terrain with views of the Book Cliffs and the Colorado River corridor.
E-bikes shine on the Rabbit Valley trails, where sandy connectors between the singletrack loops can sap energy on an analog bike. With pedal assist, you maintain momentum through the sand and arrive at each trail section fresh and ready to ride. Camp is above the Colorado River, a beautiful setting for an evening of relaxation.
Riding stats: 15-25 miles, 1,000-2,500 feet of climbing, intermediate to advanced terrain.
Day 3: Western Rim Trail
Day three is the highlight for many guests. The Western Rim Trail is a Kokopelli classic, a long traverse across a slickrock bench perched above the Colorado River with huge views in every direction. The trail mixes singletrack and 4x4 road riding, with sections of exposed sandstone that feel like riding on another planet.
This is the longest day of the tour, and e-bikes make it manageable rather than exhausting. The assist helps on the climbs and through sandy sections, saving your legs for the technical singletrack where you want full control. The payoff is one of the most scenic riding days anywhere in the West, with the river below and the red rock desert stretching to the horizon.
Camp on day three is near the river, with time for a swim if conditions allow. Wildlife sightings are common in this area, with bighorn sheep, deer, and raptors all regular visitors to the river corridor.
Riding stats: 20-30 miles, 2,000-3,000 feet of climbing, intermediate difficulty with some advanced sections.
Day 4: Third Flats / Grand Junction
The final day packs up camp and heads to the Grand Junction area for one last ride. The primary objective is the Third Flats area, which offers options ranging from the epic Windmill Loop (featuring a 6-mile descent that will have you grinning the entire way) to shorter loops if legs are tired from three previous days of riding.
E-bikes give you the flexibility to go big on the last day even if your legs would otherwise be done. The Windmill Loop’s 6-mile descent is one of those once-a-trip experiences that you will talk about for years, and e-bike assist on the climb to the top means you can actually enjoy it instead of suffering through it.
After the final ride, the tour ends in Grand Junction with everyone heading home with full camera rolls, new friendships, and the inevitable question: “When is the next trip?”
Riding stats: 10-25 miles depending on the option chosen, 500-2,000 feet of climbing.
Why E-Bikes Transform the Kokopelli Experience
The traditional Kokopelli Trail is a 142-mile point-to-point route from Grand Junction to Moab, typically ridden over 4-5 days. It is an incredible adventure, but it demands serious fitness, and the long road sections and sandy connectors can make some days feel like a grind rather than a ride.
The E-Kokopelli Singletrack tour solves this by cherry-picking the best singletrack sections and using e-bikes to eliminate the grind. You ride the highlights and skip the less interesting connectors. The e-bike assist means that riders with moderate fitness can handle the daily mileage comfortably, and stronger riders can push harder by running lower assist or adding extra loops.
This format also opens the Kokopelli experience to riders who would never attempt the full trail on an analog bike. Couples with different fitness levels, older riders who love mountain biking but cannot sustain 30+ mile days for four consecutive days, and riders returning from injury all thrive on this tour.
What Is Included
The E-Kokopelli Singletrack tour includes:
- Professional guides with deep local knowledge of the Fruita, Rabbit Valley, and Grand Junction trail systems
- E-bike rental (or bring your own Class 1 e-bike)
- All meals: camp breakfasts, packed lunches, gourmet camp dinners
- Camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad)
- Support vehicle for gear transport and battery charging
- Trail shuttle transportation between riding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the E-Kokopelli Singletrack tour run?
The tour runs primarily in spring (April-May) and fall (September-October), when temperatures in the Fruita and Grand Junction area are ideal for all-day riding. Check our tour page for current dates and availability.
How fit do I need to be for this tour?
Moderate fitness is sufficient. The e-bike assist significantly reduces the cardiovascular demand compared to riding the same terrain on an analog bike. You should be comfortable riding a bike for 3-5 hours with breaks, and have basic mountain bike skills (using brakes, navigating rocks and roots, riding singletrack).
Can I bring my own e-bike?
Yes, as long as it is a Class 1 e-bike (pedal-assist only, no throttle, max 20 mph assist) in good mechanical condition. Our guides can help with minor adjustments and carry basic e-bike-specific tools and spare parts.
How does the Kokopelli e-bike tour compare to riding the full Kokopelli Trail?
The full Kokopelli Trail is a 142-mile point-to-point epic from Grand Junction to Moab. It includes significant road and jeep road sections that are less interesting but necessary for the continuous route. The E-Kokopelli Singletrack tour extracts the best singletrack segments and skips the less engaging connectors, resulting in more fun riding per day with less total mileage. It is a curated “best of” rather than an endurance challenge.
Is the Kokopelli area good for beginner e-bike riders?
The 18 Road trails on Day 1 are excellent for riders new to e-bikes, with smooth surfaces and moderate terrain. Days 2 and 3 step up the difficulty with rockier terrain and some technical sections. If you are new to both e-bikes and mountain biking, consider one of our introductory e-bike day tours in Moab first, then graduate to the multi-day Kokopelli tour.