Grand Junction

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Grand Junction, home to the Colorado National Monument, has a solid network of trails. The most well-known trails, called the Lunch Loops, are challenging, and endlessly fun.

Grand Junction and Fruita are only a few miles apart, so you don't even have to choose. Make sure to visit the Lunch Loops the next time you come to camp in Fruita. It's worth the detour!

Grand Junction tourism has an extensive website that's helpful for many of the other things you need for your trip when you're not on the bike: visitgrandjunction.com.

Gems in Grand Junction - 4

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Without spoiling the surprise of the Bathtub, here is the view into Monument Canyon from the location. Just make your way, carefully to the edge to see a piece of history.

Recommended Routes in Grand Junction - 13

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Monumental in Grand Junction, this is what running on the Western Slope is all about

Monument Canyon and Wedding Canyon

7.2 mi 11.5 km • 961' Up 292.84 m Up • 960' Down 292.75 m Down

Fruita, CO

Looking back down the spine of the initial climb. This is particularly dangerous when the trail is muddy.

Mount Garfield Trail

3.6 mi 5.7 km • 1,906' Up 580.8 m Up • 1,904' Down 580.35 m Down

Palisade, CO

Lower Liberty Cap Trail

3.3 mi 5.4 km • 1,103' Up 336.17 m Up • 1,103' Down 336.07 m Down

Redlands, CO

Running back at sunset with Phantom Spire in the distance.

The Cabin Loop

6.9 mi 11.1 km • 798' Up 243.3 m Up • 794' Down 241.91 m Down

Fruita, CO

If you are photographer, go in the early morning for beautiful orange glow. You'll also have the place to yourself!

Devils Kitchen

1.1 mi 1.8 km • 242' Up 73.74 m Up • 242' Down 73.82 m Down

Redlands, CO

Rough Canyon Loop

4.5 mi 7.3 km • 1,070' Up 326.22 m Up • 1,067' Down 325.2 m Down

Redlands, CO

Window Rock Lollipop Loop

1.7 mi 2.7 km • 182' Up 55.36 m Up • 182' Down 55.4 m Down

Fruita, CO

No Thoroughfare Canyon. with permission from Peter B. Pearman

No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail

6.7 mi 10.8 km • 1,980' Up 603.57 m Up • 161' Down 49.02 m Down

Redlands, CO

Soaking up the desert sun on the Eagle's Wing descent.

Eagle's Nest Loop

6.2 mi 9.9 km • 1,168' Up 355.87 m Up • 1,170' Down 356.6 m Down

Orchard…, CO

Expect an amazing sunset like this every evening in GJ.

Serpents Trail

3.8 mi 6.1 km • 789' Up 240.51 m Up • 789' Down 240.47 m Down

Redlands, CO

Matchett 3 Mile

3.1 mi 4.9 km • 58' Up 17.77 m Up • 57' Down 17.25 m Down

Fruitvale, CO

Black Ridge Trail

11.4 mi 18.3 km • 1,204' Up 366.84 m Up • 1,203' Down 366.81 m Down

Redlands, CO

Coke Ovens

1.0 mi 1.7 km • 156' Up 47.59 m Up • 156' Down 47.59 m Down

Redlands, CO

Grand Junction Running

213 Miles 342 Kilometers of Trail
13 Recommended Routes
4 Gems
13 Easy Trails
27 Intermediate Trails
12 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Grand Junction

Bangs Canyon Recreation Area

10 Trails

Colorado National Monument

27 Trails

Gunnison River Bluffs

2 Trails

Lunch Loops

11 Trails

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Trails in Grand Junction - 39

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5.8 mi 9.4 km #1Monument Canyon Trail Intermediate/Difficult Fruita, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Fruita, CO	17
2.6 mi 4.2 km #2Mica Mine up Ladder Canyon Intermediate Redlands, CO	Intermediate	Redlands, CO	15
3.0 mi 4.8 km #3The Ribbon Very Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Very Difficult	Orchard Mesa, CO	2
4.1 mi 6.6 km #4Ute Canyon Trail Intermediate Redlands, CO	Intermediate	Redlands, CO	7
2.7 mi 4.3 km #5Holy Cross Trail Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	Orchard Mesa, CO	1
4.9 mi 7.8 km #6D3 - Devils Canyon Loop Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	5
1.3 mi 2.2 km #7Corkscrew Trail Difficult Redlands, CO	Difficult	Redlands, CO	5
0.7 mi 1.1 km #8Canyon Rim Trail Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	3
0.4 mi 0.6 km #9Otto's Trail Easy Fruita, CO	Easy	Fruita, CO	7
3.0 mi 4.8 km #10Andy's Loop Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	Orchard Mesa, CO	2