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Frontside Trail

Trail in Rocky Mountains, Colorado Plateau
Get Here
Fruita Slopes (Include Portion of North Fruita Desert SRMA) Motorized Wildlife Closure Advisory · December 1st, 2025 until May 1st
Featured Routes
Joe’s Ridge Trail Featured Route 2¾mi
Weather
View 7 Day Forecast on weather.gov
Trail Attributes
  • Total Length
    4.3mi
  • Elevation Range
    5,230–5,586ft Δ357ft
  • Manager
    BLM Grand Junction Field Office
  • URL
    blm.gov/visit/18-road
  • Access
    5/3-11/30 1.3mi
    5/2-11/30 754ft
    Unknown 2.9mi
  • Allows Hiking
    Yes (See Access) 3mi
    5/2-11/30 (See Access) 1.3mi
  • Allows Dogs
    Yes 3mi
    5/2-11/30 1.3mi
  • Allows Bikes
    Yes (See Access) 3mi
    5/2-11/30 (See Access) 1.3mi
  • Allows Horses
    Yes (See Access) 3mi
    5/2-11/30 (See Access) 1.3mi
  • Allows Motorcycles
    No 4.2mi
    Yes (See Access) 754ft
  • Allows ATVs
    No 4.2mi
    Yes (See Access) 754ft
  • Allows OHVs >50”
    No 4.2mi
    Yes (See Access) 754ft
  • Allows Highway Vehicles
    No 4.2mi
    Yes (See Access) 754ft
  • Surface
    Dirt
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