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Usually used as a connector, but a good trail on its own.


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Map Key

4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Singletrack

5,563' 1,696 m

High

5,236' 1,596 m

Low

304' 93 m

Up

591' 180 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Most people use this to connect various other runs (especially on the Zippity Loop or Joe's Ridge), but its really a great trail by itself.

Starting at the upper parking lot, it heads through pleasant small hills and trees until Joe's Ridge departs on the left. The riding gets a bit harder for the next mile - you are up in the hills after all! After passing Zippity Do Da on the left, you'll have a very steep set of swtichbacks down into a wash. Beginners might want to walk this section.

The trail intersects Western Zippity, which is a great descent option back to the lower parking lot.

The last portion of Frontside is not ridden frequently unless tackling the Edge Loop - IMBA Epic. From the intersection with Western Zippity, the trail climbs slightly at first before diving into a steep descent that shoots you across the bottom of the mesa. From there, theres one, kick-in-the-pants climb before rolling out to the road.

Contacts

Shared By:

Nick Wilder with improvements by Lost Justpastnowhere

Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 23 votes

#10006

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  3.4 from 23 votes
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Trail Rankings

#928

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#10,006

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Photos

Ascending Chutes and Ladders just after the intersection with Prime Cut.
Oct 20, 2018 near Fruita, CO
Stunning Views and Desert Colors
May 28, 2013 near Fruita, CO
Beautiful riding once up on the ridge
Apr 1, 2013 near Fruita, CO
Frontside eventually climbs to a ridge, providing epic scenery for the rest of the Zippity ride.
Apr 15, 2013 near Fruita, CO
Frontside is interesting as it climbs towards the ridge.
Apr 25, 2013 near Fruita, CO
Brutal climb.  Few people have the lungs and legs for this one!
Apr 1, 2013 near Fruita, CO

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