Outdoor Recreation

in Grand Junction

Just take one look at the Colorado landscape surrounding Grand Junction, and you'll understand why outdoor adventures are so exhilarating here. The setting beckons enthusiasts to hike its mesas, bike its expansive selection of mountain bike trails and fish or float along its flowing rivers. And with thousands of rock formations near town, Grand Junction has become a climber's paradise. To get a lay of the land, an insider's perspective and all the gear you'll need, drop in on one of the area's great outdoor outfitters.

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Crag Crest Campground

Eggleston Lake
Cedaredge, CO 81413

Dispersed campground right next to Eggleston Lake in Grand Mesa National Forest. ...

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Brown Cycles

549 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-7939

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Window Rock Trail

Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521

Level loop trail through pinyon-juniper woodland to overlook with excellent views of Monument and Wedding canyons and most of their major rock formations, including Independence Monument. Trail...

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Kodels Canyon Trail

Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521

Kodels Canyon is west of the west entrance to the Colorado National Monument. To access trailhead, turn off along highway 340 across Dinosaur Hill. This trail will take you to Kodels Canyon and...

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Las Colonias Park

725 Struthers Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3866

Open space with shelter, picnic tables, and restrooms. Outdoor amphitheater on the One Riverfront Trail and Colorado River. Outdoor concerts, events, small and large groups, concessions. Edgewater...

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Butterfly Pond at Las Colonias Park

1601 Riverfront Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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There are three different ponds for the community to enjoy at Las Colonias Park. The ponds have water features and the public can enjoy the water by kayak or paddle board. Swimming and tubes are...

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Palisade River Trips

237 S. Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526

Website 970-260-5848

Kayak and paddle board rentals

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River City Sportplex

2515 Riverside Parkway
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-7465

All ice sports, including hockey, figure skating, public skating, birthdays, and private events.

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Grand Mesa National Forest

2777 Crossroads Blvd., Unit 1
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Website 970-242-8211

Big game hunting draw hunters from just about every state to southwestern Colorado and to the GMUG National Forest. The major big-game species that live in the GMUG National Forest are mule deer,...

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RockyTrax

2150 S. 16 1/2 Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523

Website 970-361-0402

RockyTrax is a local family-owned and operated company which rents dual sport dirt bikes and campers. RockyTrax also provides day and multi-day guided dirt bike tours throughout Western Colorado,...

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Troy Built Loop

Loma, Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

The Troy Built Loop is very difficult but takes the rider through amazing high views. The trail is rocky and is a single track, taking changes in elevation and difficulty for eight miles. ...

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Rabbit Valley Trail System

Fruita, CO 81521

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Bordering the Colorado River, Rabbit Valley is a pinyon-juniper desert landscape with rimrock outcrops. Several trails designated for various uses, including ATV and motorcycle riding, wind through...

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REI

925 Independent Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-254-8970

Mountain bike rentals, stand up paddle board rentals, and snow shoe rentals.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

711 Independent Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-255-6100

CPW manages 41 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails,...

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Corkscrew Trail

Wildwood Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Originally built by John Otto in 1909. Follow Liberty Cap Trail to trail junction sign at 1.0 mile (1.6 km). Turn left and hike 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to Corkscrew Trail sign; descend steep "corkscrew"...

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Big Dominguez Canyon

RJXH+R2
Whitewater, CO 81527

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Big Dominguez Canyon boasts excellent hiking opportunities combined with waterfalls and historical point of interest. Take the hike along the trail and find petroglyphs and Native American shelters...

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Grand Junction Adventures

1695 Las Colonias Landing
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-433-4760

Grand Junction Adventures is a licensed outfitter. We provide hourly rentals and river rentals & shuttle service for rafts, paddle boards, tubes and duckies. Our most popular day trip is the townie...

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James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Wildlife Area Section

Exit 37 Off I-70
Grand Junction, CO 81504

Website 970-434-3388

Easy access to the Riverfront trail and watchable wildlife opportunities

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Grand Junction Motor Speedway

3002 N. I-70 Frontage Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81504

Website 970-256-0107

Grand Junction Motor Speedway is one of the premier Kart racing facilities in the country. We provide a full Kart rental program, corporate and team-building programs, professional race management,...

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Bicycle Outfitters

537 N. 1st St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-2699

Bicycle Outfitters Is celebrating their 21st year as a bicycle retailer in Grand Junction, one of the oldest bike shops in the area. We are located in our NEW downtown Grand Junction location, just...

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Pet-E-Kes Trail - Lunch Loop Trail System

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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East Creek Trail

Highway 141 in Unaweep Canyon
Grand Junction, CO 81503

East Creek trail is one of the most beautiful in the area. It's main attractions are the swim pools, creeks, and small waterfalls that the user will encounter in this hike. These water points are...

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Western Anglers

413 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-244-8658

Whether you're looking for a beginning fly-fishing lesson or an all-day trip, there's no better way to discover the local hot-spots than with an experienced fishing or hunting guide. Call Western...

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Lost Lake Trail - Grand Mesa

Mesa, CO 81643

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The Lost Lake Trail climbs several hundred feet in elevation from the southwest corner of Mesa Lake to the east end of Lost Lake just below the rim of the Grand Mesa. The trail provides access to...

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