Grand Junction

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140 mi 225 km of trail — 12 Runs

4 Gems

9 Trails

26 Trails

14 Trails

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.

Areas Within Grand Junction

Bangs Canyon Recreation Area

10 Trails

Colorado National Monument

27 Trails

Lunch Loops

11 Trails

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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.

Runs in Grand Junction - 12

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The base of the cliffs on Monument Canyon Trail, the day before the snow

Monument Canyon and Wedding Canyon

7.2 mi 11.5 km • Loop • 961 ft Ascent 292.84 m Ascent

(19) 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 • Loop • 1,906 ft Ascent 580.8 m Ascent

(23) Palisade, CO

Rough Canyon Loop

4.5 mi 7.3 km • Loop • 1,070 ft Ascent 326.22 m Ascent

(7) Redlands, CO

Running back at sunset with Phantom Spire in the distance.

The Cabin Loop

6.9 mi 11.1 km • Loop • 798 ft Ascent 243.3 m Ascent

(12) Fruita, CO

Lower Liberty Cap Trail

3.3 mi 5.4 km • Out and Back • 1,103 ft Ascent 336.17 m Ascent

(12) Redlands, 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 • Out and Back • 242 ft Ascent 73.74 m Ascent

(13) Redlands, CO

Window Rock Lollipop Loop

1.7 mi 2.7 km • Loop • 182 ft Ascent 55.36 m Ascent

(5) Fruita, CO

No Thoroughfare Canyon. with permission from Peter B. Pearman

No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail

6.7 mi 10.8 km • Point to Point • 1,980 ft Ascent 603.57 m Ascent

(15) Redlands, CO

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

Eagle's Nest Loop

6.2 mi 9.9 km • Out and Back • 1,168 ft Ascent 355.87 m Ascent

(6) Orchard…, CO

Expect an amazing sunset like this every evening in GJ.

Serpents Trail

3.8 mi 6.1 km • Loop • 789 ft Ascent 240.51 m Ascent

(10) Redlands, CO

Black Ridge Trail

11.4 mi 18.3 km • Out and Back • 1,204 ft Ascent 366.84 m Ascent

(4) Redlands, CO

Coke Ovens

1.0 mi 1.7 km • Loop • 156 ft Ascent 47.59 m Ascent

(3) Redlands, CO

Trails in Grand Junction - 37

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3.0 mi 4.8 km #1The Ribbon Very Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Very Difficult	3.0 mi 4.8 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	2
2.7 mi 4.3 km #2Holy Cross Trail Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	2.7 mi 4.3 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	1
2.6 mi 4.2 km #3Mica Mine up Ladder Canyon Intermediate Redlands, CO	Intermediate	2.6 mi 4.2 km	Redlands, CO	12
5.8 mi 9.4 km #4Monument Canyon Trail Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	5.8 mi 9.4 km	Fruita, CO	14
4.1 mi 6.6 km #5Ute Canyon Trail Intermediate Redlands, CO	Intermediate	4.1 mi 6.6 km	Redlands, CO	6
0.4 mi 0.6 km #6Otto's Trail Easy Fruita, CO	Easy	0.4 mi 0.6 km	Fruita, CO	3
1.3 mi 2.2 km #7Corkscrew Trail Difficult Redlands, CO	Difficult	1.3 mi 2.2 km	Redlands, CO	4
2.2 mi 3.5 km #8Wedding Canyon Trail Difficult Fruita, CO	Difficult	2.2 mi 3.5 km	Fruita, CO	2
6.1 mi 9.7 km #9Gunny Loop Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	6.1 mi 9.7 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	2
0.7 mi 1.1 km #10Canyon Rim Trail Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	0.7 mi 1.1 km	Fruita, CO	2
3.0 mi 4.8 km #11Andy's Loop Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	3.0 mi 4.8 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	2
4.9 mi 7.8 km #12D3 - Devils Canyon Loop Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	4.9 mi 7.8 km	Fruita, CO	3
2.2 mi 3.5 km #13Devils Canyon D5 Trail Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	2.2 mi 3.5 km	Fruita, CO	3
0.3 mi 0.5 km #14Devils Kitchen Trail Intermediate Redlands, CO	Intermediate	0.3 mi 0.5 km	Redlands, CO	4
4.9 mi 7.9 km #15Bench Route Intermediate Redlands, CO	Intermediate	4.9 mi 7.9 km	Redlands, CO	5
2.4 mi 3.8 km #16D4 - Devils Canyon Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	2.4 mi 3.8 km	Fruita, CO	4
0.4 mi 0.6 km #17Coke Ovens Trail Easy Redlands, CO	Easy	0.4 mi 0.6 km	Redlands, CO	3
2.5 mi 4.0 km #18Twist-N-Shout Intermediate Orchard Mesa, CO	Intermediate	2.5 mi 4.0 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	2
1.1 mi 1.8 km #19Eagle's Tail Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	1.1 mi 1.8 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	2
6.3 mi 10.1 km #20Butterknife Trail Difficult Orchard Mesa, CO	Difficult	6.3 mi 10.1 km	Orchard Mesa, CO	1