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Fort Desolation Fondo

FROM THE SADDLE TO THE STAGE

Spend your days during Fort Desolation Fest exploring the legendary gravel roads surrounding Torrey and Capitol Reef. Then roll back to camp for cold drinks, great food and live music under the desert sky.
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START AND FINISH AT THE FESTIVAL

Friday and Saturday’s rides begin at Cougar Ridge Resort, where the festival happens, with full support from the Utah Gravel Series crew—including aid stations, course markings and sweeping desert views.
GET YOUR TICKETSMap of Fort Desolation Fest showing main stage, VIP area, food trucks, reception center, ticketed oasis, campsite areas labeled Camp Cougar Ridge and Camp Coyote, villas, accessible parking, and directions to Torrey and Highway 12.

CHOOSE YOUR DESERT ADVENTURE

From smooth, scenic routes to rugged backcountry climbs, each route showcases a different side of the red rocks surrounding Torrey and Capitol Reef.(Note: The Smooth Knoll route options are for Friday, and the Capitol Reef route options are for Saturday.)
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Smooth Knoll Loop (Lite)

38 mi.
2,359 ft.
Mixed Surfaces

Smooth Knoll Loop

50.6 mi.
3,299 ft.
Mixed Surfaces

Capitol Reef Out & Back

39.8 mi
3,318 ft.
Mixed Surfaces

Capitol Reef Loop

57 mi
5,610 ft.
Mixed Surfaces