Riding

Trail Systems

  • 18 Road

    SKILL LEVEL 2+

    This on-site trail system is great for everyone at the festival from new riders to experts. The mellowest terrain and most flow in the valley can be ridden here, with spicy ridgelines and punchy climbs for those looking for somethin’ extra.

    Drive Time: 0 Minutes

  • Kokopeli

    SKILL LEVEL 3+ (mostly 5-8)

    Most trails at Koko are for strong intermediate to advanced riders, but Rustlers is a great intro loop (skilled kids ride it!) to get a feel for the more technical aspects of west slope riding. Our favorite all-around trail system, be sure to check it out.

    Drive Time: 30 Minutes

  • Lunch Loops

    SKILL LEVEL 5+

    Looking to spice up your life? If it feels like these Grand Junction trails are hard to ride, it’s because they are. Challenge yourself and be rewarded with feeling like a radass! A handful of easier trails are located around the Lunch Loops trailhead.

    Drive Time: 40 Minutes

CHECK OUT SKILLS RATINGS

Shred World-Class Trails

Fruita is one of Colorado’s premier MTB playgrounds.

Feeling spicy? Kokopelli’s got switchbacks and technical lines that’ll make you question your life choices. Want a chill ride? Hit 18 Road and soak in the views. Bottom line: if you love dirt, you’ll love it here.

Let’s be clear: Roam Fest is for experienced mountain bikers. No joke. Aunty strongly discourages brand-new and underskilled riders from rolling up thinking this is some casual cruise through the park. Check out our Skills Ratings page before you sign up. ​

Want to maximize your fun and minimize your suffering? Upgrade your ticket to include shuttle access. Hop on, sit back, and get chummy with fellow Roamies before dropping in on some world-class singletrack.

​Looking for the best route? Upgrade with Guided Rides and enjoy for one of our expertly curated routes led by local trail whisperers (because getting lost is overrated.)

Demo, Guided Rides, & Shuttles

Level Up Your Experience

Get a Demo Add-On

Test ride your legs off! Looking for a New Whip? Want to Try Something Different?

  • Size-specific pass? Of course we’d be that detailed.

  • E-bikes? Yep.

  • Carbon? Uh-huh.

  • Full-suspension? You betcha!

Our demo bike add-on lets you test out the latest and greatest rides all weekend long.

Snag a Guided Ride (and all the shuttles) Pass

With over 200 miles of trails to navigate, you’ll thank yourself for joining one of our Guided Rides.

  • Small 6-1 group size with local Ride Guides

  • Skill and fitness level groupings

  • Shuttles included

  • Shuttle whenever you want - not just with a guided ride!

Shuttle Transportation

Hitch a ride to Kokopeli or Lunch Loops trailheads, or slap laps to the top of 18 Road.

Affinity Rides

Social affinity rides are no-drop party pace group rides hosted for a variety of folks across identities.

Affinity Rides are included in your festival passand will be posted on our event schedule.  

Some rides are exclusive, meaning they are for folks who specifically identify with a group:​

  • Parents Ride

  • Solo Shredders Ride

  • ¡A Rodar, Ciclistas!

  • 50+ Riders

  • Recovery (aka Sober AF) Affinity Ride

  • BIPOC Ride

  • Queers, Theys, & Gays Ride

Others are inclusive, meaning anyone who cares to support or party with a group may join:​

  • All Bodies on Bikes Gravel Adventure

  • Para/Adaptive Curious Ride

  • The Gift (clothing optional) Breast Cancer Awareness campground lap with Tits Deep

Salsa Skills Party - with VNTRBirds & SRAM

Get Your Desert Legs Primed to Play

Join the crew from VNTRBirds and-selected instructors and mechanics for a pre-festival day of skills building, pro tips, and camaraderie. Perfect for folks joining solo or wanting to get some desert riding under their belt before the festival (yes, it’s THAT different).

Important Details & What’s Included in the Salsa Skills Party:

- Participants must be a minimum Skill Level 2 and have at least 1 year of mtb riding prior to joining

- Skills Party starts Thursday 9/18 promptly at 9am and wraps up at 4pm

- On-the-bike skills course instruction

- On-the-trail riding instruction

- Mechanic training from femme industry pros

- Hydration provided (BYO Lunch)

- Early access to premium camping spots if staying onsite.

This offering is operated by Roam Fest, please send any questions to our guest services team at hello@thisisroam.com

What People Are Saying

“One of the best run events I've ever attended. Add in a slew of rad women in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds and you'll leave this event with tired legs, more laugh lines, & a happy heart.”

— Roam Fest Participant