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  • eggleston Lake
    Cedaredge, CO 81431
    Dispersed campground in Grand Mesa National Forest located next to Eggleston Lake. ...
  • 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...
  • Horsethief Bench Loop
    Loma Exit #15
    Loma, CO 81524
    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,...
  • RockyTrax
    2150 S. 16 1/2 Rd
    Glade Park, CO 81523
    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,...
  • Gateway Canyons Air Tours
    43200 Hwy 141
    Gateway, CO 81522
    Let us fly you from where ever you are, to where you want to be. Experience an amazing flight above the unique American West.  Soar in luxury as you view red-rock desert canyons, rivers and snow...
  • Bureau of Land Management - Grand Junction
    2815 H Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
    Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO). Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Monday - Friday. Closed on all federal holidays. Bureau of Land Management and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area....
  • Grand Junction KOA
    2819 Highway 50
    Grand Junction, CO 81503
    This Western Colorado KOA is centrally located between the panoramic views of the red rock structures on the Colorado National Monument and the national forest of world's largest flat top mountain...
  • Lincoln Park Golf Course
    800 Mantlo Cir.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    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...
  • 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...
  • Liberty Cap Trail
    Wildwood Drive
    Grand Junction, CO 81507
    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...
  • 13 Road
    Fruita, CO 81521
    The Loma Boat Launch provides public access to the Colorado River. Convinetley located right of I-70. Loma Boat Launch is a popular place for rafters, kayackers, paddleboarder, and tubers to enter...
  • North Fruita Desert Campground
    18 Road Trailhead
    Fruita, CO 81521
    The North Fruita Desert campground is equipped with over 100 individual campsites and 8 vault toilets. Reservations are required. This convenient campground provides easy access to mountain biking,...
  • 7914 S 16 1/2 Road
    Glade Park, CO 81523
    Campgound on Glade Park with several campsites available on a first come, first serve basis. Open mid May- early November depending on the weather. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring and...
  • Junction West RV Park
    793 22 Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
    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....
  • River City Sportplex
    2515 Riverside Parkway
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    All ice sports, including hockey, figure skating, public skating, birthdays, and private events. 
  • Butterknife Trail
    Orchard Mesa
    Grand Junction, CO 81503
  • Kessels Run Trail
    Fruita, CO 81521
    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...
  • Kokopellis Loop Trails Area
    Loma Exit
    Fruita, CO 81521
    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...
  • Highline Lake State Park
    1800 11.8 Road
    Loma, CO 81524
    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for Grand Junction with two lakes, lush grass,...
  • Ruby Canyon Cycles
    301 Main St.
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Grand Junction Adventures
    1695 Las Colonias Landing
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    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...
  • James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Fruita Section
    595 Hwy 340
    Fruita, CO 81521
    Visitors enjoy fifty-seven clean and comfortable campsites with outstanding views of the Colorado National Monument and easy access to the One Riverfront trail system, Colorado River and downtown...
  • Eagles Wing - Lunch Loop Trail System
    Little Park Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81507
    Eagle's Wing is one of the most difficult trails in the Lunch Loops Trail System....
  • Funshares Sales and Rentals
    2583 Hwy. 6 & 50
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    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...