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Third Flats Road

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 3.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Western Colorado
  4. …Grand Junction
  5. Bangs Canyon Recreation Area
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“Great for long runs, even in the snow with views of the Uncompagre Plateau and Gunnison River. ”

Andrew Walters
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4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

93%

Runnable

5,893' 1,796 m

High

4,669' 1,423 m

Low

15' 5 m

Up

1,225' 373 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Wildlife

Runner Notes

ATV traffic may be present, especially during hunting season.

Description

Third Flats Road is a long and steady climb. It is well marked, and you'll want to stay on the obvious track to get to the river and back. It is best done as part of Butterknife to Third Flats Loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Mesa Monument Striders

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Grand Junction Field Office

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Andrew Walters
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  3.0 from 2 votes

#5

in Bangs Canyon Recreation Area

#28994

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#2,406

in Colorado

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Looking across Little Park Road at The Ribbon and the Colorado National Monument's monocline.
Sep 27, 2015 near Orchard…, CO
Climbing the never ending jeep road back to the top.
Nov 20, 2015 near Orchard…, CO

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