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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Western Anglers

413 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-244-8658

Guided fly fishing trips, beginner - advanced casting & tying lessons, retail fishing gear. Booked June-August. Grand Mesa and river toward Rifle.

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Zippity Do Da

18 Road
Fruita, CO 81521

Zippity Do Da is a trail for expert riders. This trail takes the rider through changes in elevations and steep downhills that will push any rider to their limits. Breathtaking views are constant in...

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Get Air at the Silo - Trampoline Park

715 S. 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-361-3630

Get Air at the Silo is a trampoline park and more that is loads of fun for all ages. With over 10,000 square feet of trampolines, ninja courses and climbing walls that includes trampolines, foam...

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Marys Loop Trail - Kokopellis Loop Trails Area

Loma Exit 15
Fruita, CO 81521

This ride is probably the most riden "classic" ride of the canyons area. Highly recommended for first tijme visitors to this area. It is very easily accesed from the freeway. There are many...

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Junction West RV Park

793 22 Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-245-8531

Extra wide pull-through RV sites with full hook-ups & picnic tables. Room for slide-outs & tow vehicles. Friendly staff. New tiny house cabins in 2017. Spotless bathrooms. Private tiled showers....

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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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Castle Rocks, Jouflas, and Knowles Canyon Overlook Campgrounds

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Mack, CO 81525

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These three campgrounds are all located in Rabbit Valley, a recreation area off I-70 exit 2. Rabbit Valley is home to dozens of trails, most of which are open to bicycles and OHV's. Sites are...

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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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Summit Ridge Guides

Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-216-2953

Summit Ridge Guides are expert mountaineers. They offer guided climbing trips in places like Colorado National Monument, from basic to advanced climbs. Summit Ridge Guides also offers avalanche...

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The Outdoor Program at CMU

1100 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-248-1428

The Outdoor Program is Colorado Mesa University's headquarters for outdoor adventure and education. We are a student fee funded organization, whose purpose is to offer and promote affordable, safe,...

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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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Lincoln Park Golf Course

800 Mantlo Cir.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3890

Lincoln Parks Golf Course is a nine-hole course located in the heart of Grand Junction. It is the oldest golf course in Grand Junction, Colorado, that is still operating. This great 9 hole layout...

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Liberty Cap Trail

Wildwood Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Trail ascends steeply for 2 miles from Grand Junction to Liberty Cap rock sculpture. Trail winds across gently sloping Monument Mesa through pinyon-juniper forest and sagebrush flats for the final...

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Adrenaline Driven Adventure Rentals & Tours

750 1/4 Horizon Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Website 970-623-3888

The Most Thrilling On & Off-Road Rental and Tour Experience in Grand Junction, Colorado. Experience the Adventure with an Adrenaline Driven UTV, Dirt Bike, Jeep or Slingshot Rental or Tour. ...

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Highline Lake State Park

1800 11.8 Road
Loma, CO 81524

Website 970-858-7208

An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for Grand Junction with two lakes, lush grass,...

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Wyld Horse Adventures and Rentals

4550 Hwy. 6
De Beque, CO 81630

Website 970-640-6186

Wyld Horse is a premier outdoor adventure company located conveniently off I-70 at Exit 62, providing exceptional experiences to thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. With a focus on quality,...

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Unaweep Canyon

Unaweep Canyon
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Unaweep Canyon is just outside of Grand Junction, accessed by Highway 141. Translated, Unaweep Canyon roughly means "the Canyon with Two Mouths," and it is the only canyon in the world to have two...

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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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The Redlands Mesa Golf Course

2325 W. Ridges Blvd.
Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website 970-255-7400

The Redlands Mesa Golf Course is the #1 Course you can play in Colorado, ranked by Golfweek, Golf Digest, & more! Perhaps Golf Digest sums it up best, "Positioned beneath the slopes of jagged...

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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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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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Tabegauche Trail - Grand Junction Section

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website 970-244-3000

The Tabeguache (pronounced TAB-a-watch) Trail crosses public land for 142 miles, connecting Montrose and Grand Junction, Colorado. The trail begins in Shavano Valley and weaves through the canyons,...

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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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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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