Kokopelli's Trail  

LOCATION:  15 miles west of Grand Junction 

LENGTH OF TRAIL:  142 miles one way 

TECHNICAL LEVEL:   Easy to Difficult 

APPROXIMATE TIME TO COMPLETE:   Depending on skill level and physical condition 5 to 7 days 

SEASON:  March - November 

FACILITIES:  Toilets, tables, grills at different points along the trail 

DRINKING/STREAM WATER:  None available. Plan to pack in 1 gallon per person, per day. 

DIRECTIONS: Take I-70 to the Loma Exit (Exit #15).  Cross over the interstate to the south.  At the access road turn right, heading towards the weigh station.   Just short of the weigh station, turn left and follow the gravel road for about .5 mile until you come to the parking area.

A quick 20 minute ride going west on I-70 from Grand Junction brings you to the Kokopelli's trailhead. Kokopelli's trail is 142 miles in length and winds through remote desert sandstone and shale canyons from Grand Junction, Colorado to Moab, Utah. The trail consists of single track, county road and 4X4 sections.  Much of the trail can be traveled by vehicle or 4X4s, however the entire trail cannot be driven by vehicle from beginning to end. The trail is marked by brown fiberglass posts set approximately every 1/2 mile and at intersections. Opportunities for challenge, unconfined recreation and adventure can be found on Kokopelli's's Trail.  Water is not available along the trail.  Riders should carry an ample supply, keeping in mind the extreme desert conditions.  Vehicle supported trips are popular. Our free Kokopelli's Trail brochure offers very detailed description of the trail, with a map showing camp sites, support vehicle points and trail designation.  

If you're looking for a short but challenging mountain bike ride that's close to Grand Junction (15 miles to the west) you might want to try one of the Kokopelli's Trail loops.  Mary's Loop, Lion's Loop, Horsethief Bench Loop, Rustler's Loop, Steve's Loops and Troy Built are each side trips along the Mack Ridge section of the Kokopelli's Trail.  The loops provide an additional 29 miles (all six loops combined) of mountain biking trails to test your skills and give opportunity for some outstanding views.