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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Altitude Outdoor Adventures

21221 Baron Lake Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413

Website 970-856-4497

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Palisade Cycle & Shuttle

237 S Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526

Website 970-464-9266

Full service bike and paddleboard shop. For the mountain biker we rent IBIS, Niner and Kona mountain bikes and have trail infomation for the Grand Junction area, from the Grand Mesa to Fruita. We...

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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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EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals / Motorcycle Accessories

2060 East Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-2260

EagleRider of Grand Junction is the place to rent a late model Harley-Davidson® or BMW motorcycle to travel the Rocky Mountains, Moab, Utah, the West and much more. We operate alongside Motorcycle...

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Jet Boat Colorado

2237 Roan Creek Rd.
De Beque, CO 81630

Website 970-644-1121

"The most thrilling boat tour on the Colorado River". Adventure and Scenic Jet Boat tours for the whole family. 1/2 mile north of I-70 in Debeque, CO

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Ottos Trail

John Ottos Trail
Colorado National Monument, CO 81507

Gently sloping trail that leads to overlook with dramatic view of many monoliths. Trail will take 1/2 hour to complete one way and is 0.5 miles in length. Trail dificulty: easy

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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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Palisade Riverbend Trail

Palisade
Palisade, CO 81526

The Palisade Riverbend Trail is part of the Colorado Riverfront Trail System. It takes the user through 4 miles of beautiful scenery and marshes along the Colorado River. The trail is paved and...

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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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Grand Valley Climbing

611 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-270-2022

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Audubon Trail

West side of Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO 81505

The Audubon trail is a pleasant ride along the Colorado River. The trail is paved, making it adeal for road bikes. Along this trail the user will see a variaty of plant and small animals as well as...

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Rustlers Loop

Loma Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

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rustler's Loop is the first self-teaching mountain bike trail in the United States. The purpose of this trial is to give both beginners and experienced riders tips on everything from riding skills,...

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Canyon Rim Trail

Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521

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Level trail following the cliff edge above colorful Wedding Canyon. Outstanding views. The trail is difficulty is easy and it will take 1/2 hour to complete one way. Length is .5 miles.

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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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Funshares Sales and Rentals

2583 Hwy. 6 & 50
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-241-0464

We offer guided and unguided tours. Come explore the many amazing locations that we have to offer in this beautiful part of the country. If you want trail riding, we got it. If you want desert...

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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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Ruby Canyon Cycles

301 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-241-0141

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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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Palisade River Trips

237 S. Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526

Website 970-260-5848

Float trips through fruit and wine country; half-day, early morning; bird watching; evening cocktail floats;bachelorette parties

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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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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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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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Tiara Rado Golf Course

2057 South Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-254-3830

Tiara Rado Golf Couse is a scenic, 18-hole, public course located at the base of the Colorado National Monument. Red cliffs tower overhead as scenic vistas of the Grand Junction area make it hard...

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Glenwood Mountain Guides

341 Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Website 970-319-0656

We offer unique outdoor adventures in the high desert and canyons of western Colorado. Learn rock climbing, rappelling, and canyoneering. Climb Independence Monument or Unaweep Canyon. Our self...

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