The Kokopelli Trail is a legendary 142-mile route connecting Loma, Colorado to Moab, Utah. This epic point-to-point journey traverses high desert mesas, drops into red rock canyons, and follows the Colorado River through some of the most spectacular scenery in the American Southwest. The trail offers a true wilderness experience with varied terrain including smooth doubletrack, technical singletrack, and scenic 4x4 roads.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Mileage: 26 miles (42km)\nElevation: +3,200 ft / -3,055 ft The Kokopelli tour begins just west of Grand Junction at the official Kokopelli Trailhead in Loma, CO. The trail immediately ascends via singletrack to the top of the Mack Ridge where you’ll be treated with views of the Grand Valley below. We’ll traverse the western part of the Mack Ridge before descending into the Mack Valley. After some road riding through Mack, you’ll find the trail takes you through Rabbit Valley, an area known for dinosaur digs, and finally out to the rim overlooking the Ruby and Horsethief Canyons. When you roll into Knowles Canyon Overlook Campground, you’ll have earned a cold beverage and a relaxing evening at camp. Enjoy the sunset from our camp on the canyon rim! > Note: This is one of the hardest days of the tour. Be prepared and stay hydrated.
Day 2 – Mileage: 37 miles (60km)\nElevation: +2,650 ft / -3,150 ft Wake up to warm coffee and watch the sunrise over the canyons! After a robust breakfast, we’ll head southeast on the 4x4 road toward the singletrack. Highlights of today include the Mary’s Loop area, then Westwater and Western Rim trails. You’ll descend on very fun, rowdy singletrack, then ride near the river to our campsite. This full day of adventure includes riding along the benches and rims of Westwater Canyon and Ruby Horsethief Canyons.
Day 3 – Mileage: 26 miles (42km)\nElevation: +2,800 ft / -2,500 ft Crossing the Dolores River via Dewey Bridge, we’ll climb up the sandy, rocky Entrada Bluffs Road, crossing the paved road and continuing on 4x4 trail through Cottonwood Canyon. Arrive at Oil Pad camp with views of the Colorado River and Fisher Towers in the distance.
Day 4 – Mileage: 18 miles (29km)\nElevation: +3,800 ft / -800 ft Today we’ll tackle some of the most scenic terrain of the tour. Rose Garden Hill offers stunning views of Fisher Towers and Castle Valley. We’ll traverse Onion Creek and climb toward the La Sal Mountains to our high-country camp at Porcupine Overlook, Mason Draw, or Warner Lake.
Day 5 – Mileage: 20 miles (32km)\nElevation: Mostly descending to Moab The grand finale! Depending on conditions and group ability, we’ll descend via the famous Whole Enchilada or Raptor Route—world-class singletrack descending from the La Sal Mountains all the way to Moab. Arrival: Moab 1-3 PM, return to Grand Junction 3-6 PM ### What’s Included * Professional guides * Mountain bike (or bring your own) * All meals as listed (breakfast not included Day 1) * Camping gear (tent, sleeping pad) * Snacks and beverages * Support vehicle and shuttle ### What to Bring * Sleeping bag (or rent from us) * Hydration pack (100oz/3L capacity recommended) * Cycling clothing and layers * Personal items and toiletries
Difficulty | Intermediate Plus to Advanced | | Physical Demand | Intermediate Plus to Strenuous | | Mileage | 18-40 miles per day | | Terrain | Singletrack and doubletrack with 2 short paved sections | | Technical | Challenging sections with long climbs, steep rocky descents | | Altitude | 4,000 ft - 8,500 ft (1,220m - 2,590m) |
Meeting Info
| Time | 9:00 AM |
| Location | Ramada by Wyndham, 752 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506 |
| End Time | Approximately 4:00 PM Day 5 in Moab |
Difficulty & Terrain
| Tour Rating | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Terrain | Mix of singletrack, doubletrack, and 4x4 roads through desert terrain |
| Technical Difficulty | Moderately technical with some challenging sections |
| Altitude | 4,500ft to 8,500ft |