21 Road

5/5 (7 reviews)
One of the most well-known trails on the western slope of Colorado, 21 Road is a trail that will give any driver or vehicle a challenge. The trail follows a rocky wash through Hunter Canyon, into the Book Cliffs, and gets progressively more difficult the farther you travel. Most obstacles have multi...Read More
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Highlights of 21 Road

Rock Category IconRock
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
5813 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
21 Road
Nearest Town
Fruita
Nearest Services
Fruita
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Upper Colorado River District

Overview

One of the most well-known trails on the western slope of Colorado, 21 Road is a trail that will give any driver or vehicle a challenge. The trail follows a rocky wash through Hunter Canyon, into the Book Cliffs, and gets progressively more difficult the farther you travel. Most obstacles have multiple line choices including ones that will leave you asking, "are you crazy"? Buggies and extreme Jeeps come from all over to attempt the massive boulders along the last quarter mile, but the most well-known features along this 4wd trail are the two alcoves where massive overhangs give you the feeling of driving through a cave.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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21 Waypoints
65 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
7 Community Reviews
1 Video
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