Biking Trails

adrenaline pumping adventure on two wheels

Discover some of the best bike trails in Colorado during your visit to Grand Junction. Whether you prefer mountain biking along a single track through the wilderness or want a road bike ride that offers great climbs and even better views, there are fun and challenging trails for all skill levels scattered throughout the area, including around Palisade, Grand Junction and Fruita.

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Lions Loop

Loma Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

Lion's Loop This trail is nearly eight miles of difficult terreain meant for experienced riders. The ride is mainly downhill and will pass through amazing views of the terrain below. Length: 7.8...

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Powderhorn Trails

Mesa County
Mesa, CO 81643

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The Ribbon

Orchard Mesa
Grand Junction, CO 81503

The Ribbon trail is extremely fun, taking the rider through mostly fast downhill terrain. On this trail there is going to be more vegetation than other trails in the area, but it is very fast and...

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Kessels Run Trail

Fruita, CO 81521

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Kessel's run is another great loop with Prime Cut. The ride is mostly fast curving singletrack. Beware the trail can get nasty quickly in wet conditions. Combine these trails to make other loops in...

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Moore Fun Trail

Loma Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

Moore Fun Trail This is a technically and physically demanding biking trail, consisting of 7 miles of changes in elevations, terrain, and speed. Length: 7 miles Difficulty: Difficult

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Joes Ridge Trail

18 Road Trail System
Fruita, CO 81521

Joe's Ridge Trail is located in Fruita and it belongs to the 18 Rd trail system. Joe's Ridge is appropriate for intermediate and experienced riders alike, taking the user through high hills and...

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Corn Lake Trail

South-West part of Grand Junction along the Colorado River
Grand Junction, CO 81501

The Corn Lake Trail is part of the many trails that make up the Colorado Riverfront Trail System. This trail is paved, making it adequate for hikers, bikers, and equestrain use. It takes the user...

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Highline Lake Trail

1800 11.8 Road
Loma, Co 81524

Highline Lake Trail is 3.5 miles of unpaved gravel in Highline State Park. The trail takes you around the lake and offers views of deer, birds, and other wildlife in the area. The trail is an easy...

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McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (NCA)

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-244-3000

Located in the high desert canyon country of western Colorado and eastern Utah, McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area consists of approximately 123,430 acres of BLM-administered land near...

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Mack Ridge Trail

Loma Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

Mack Ridge Trail This trail takes the rider through over 7 miles of a a mix of difficult and smooth terrain as well as changing elevations and extremely beautiful and high-up views. Length: 7.1...

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Pet-E-Kes Trail - Lunch Loop Trail System

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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18 Road Trails Area

Fruita
Fruita, CO 81521

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This is what put Fruita on the mountain biking map! The North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area includes 72,000 acres and 250 miles of designated recreation routes. Much of the area...

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Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (NCA)

Grand Junction, CO

Website 970-244-3000

The 210,172-acre Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, which includes the 66,280-acre Dominguez Canyon Wilderness, was created by the 2009 Omnibus Public Lands Management Act and is part...

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Three Sisters Park

Mesa County
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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The 130 acre Three Sisters Project offers a rare opportunity to acquire and place into public ownership a strategic property that will improve access to an extremely popular non-motorized trail...

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Lunch Loop Bike Park

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Lunch Loops Trail System is the ultimate biking destination in Grand Junction and a true local's favorite for singletrack....

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Twist-N-Shout Loop

Orchard Mesa
Grand Junction, CO 81503

The Twist-N-Shout Loop conscits of twists and turns but is an easy ride and will not push users too much, making appropriate for beginners. Difficulty: Moderate Length: 4.4 Miles Round trip

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Colorado E Bikes

2751 Riverside Parkway
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-3126

Offering a variety of E Bikes (Electric Bikes), including mountain, fat tire, road, trike, and multipurpose. Rentals available.

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Steves Loop

Loma (Exit #15)
Loma, CO 81524

Steve's Loop is part of the Kokopelli trail system. This trail takes the user through moderate changes in elevation at first but does get high enough to get an absolutely spectacular view of the...

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Horsethief Bench Loop

Loma Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

Horsethief Bench Loop is a dynamic biking trail, challenging bikers thorugh changing elevations and beautiful scenary. Difficulty: Moderate Length: 3.6 miles

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Kids Meal Loop

Colorado National Monument
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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The Kid's Meal Loop is the easiest loop in the Tabeguache Lunch Loop. It is perfectly suitable for kids, providing smooth riding. Difficulty: Easy Length: 1.7 Miles

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Palisade Rim Trail

Palisade Colorado
Palisade, CO 81526

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The Palisade Rim Trail is a moderate trail that takes you up along the edge of the cliffs east of Palisade. The trail begins with an 800 foot climb that brings you to an amazing view of the Grand...

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Scenic Rim Rock Drive

1750 Rim Rock Drive
Fruita, CO 81521

One of the grandest scenic drives in the American West, the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive offers redrock canyons, crisp blue skies, and glorious views along the way for motorists and bicyclists. The road...

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One Riverfront

544 Rood Avenue, Room 214
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-683-4333

The One Riverfront Trail System celebrates and preserves the cottonwood groves, wetlands, cattail marshes, gravel bars and islands of the Colorado (originally the Grand) and the Gunnison Rivers....

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Kokopellis Loop Trails Area

Loma Exit
Fruita, CO 81521

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Kokopelli's Trail is a 142 mile multi-use trail that goes from Loma, Colorado to Moab, Utah. The primary use of the trail as a through route is by mountain bikes. Trail surface varies; the trail...

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