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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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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Devils Kitchen Trail

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website 970-858-3617

Gradual ascent to a natural opening formed by a circle by huge upright boulders. At the first fork, go right. At the second fork, go left. Follow the trail across the wash. As you proceed up the...

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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 river outfitter located in Grand Junction, Colorado. We have SUP, raft, tube and kayak rentals. We offer guided women's adventure & wellness yoga retreats...

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Rapid Creek Trail

northwest side of the Grand Mesa
Palisade, CO 81526

Rapid Creekt trails lies northwest of the Grand Mesa, exiting Palisade, CO. This trail takes the user over 2,400 feet in elevation and is full of beautiful green scenery. Rapid Creek is a long...

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Old Kiln Trail

Bangs Canyon Management jArea
Orchard mesa, CO 81503

Old Kiln Trail is a pleasant trail, located in the Bangs Canyon Management Area. Following this trail will lead users to an old lime kiln which they'll be able to see up close. This trail is...

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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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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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Fish Hawk Campground

Eggleston Lake
Cedaredge, CO 81413

Dispersed campground located right next to Eggleston Lake. ...

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Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department

1340 Gunnison Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3866

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Bill Burkes 4-Wheeling America LLC

No Store Front
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

Website 970-858-3468

Bill Burke has been an internationally recognized 4x4 trainer and professional guide for 28+ years. Bill teaches everything you need to know about safe back country driving, and plans and leads...

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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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Gateway Canyons Air Tours

43200 Hwy 141
Gateway, CO 81522

Website 970-931-2740

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...

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Monument Canyon Trail

Colorado National Monument
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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The Monument Canyon trail sits right in the Colorado National Monument. This splendid trail takes the user through amazing sandstone formations and gorgeous views and to the base of Independence...

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Boneshaker Adventures

Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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Boneshaker Adventures offers mountain bike camps and lessons for people of all ages. Their experienced and passionate coaches can help those new to the sport build a solid foundation, or help...

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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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Mud Springs Campground

7914 S 16 1/2 Road
Glade Park, CO 81523

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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...

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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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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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Grand Valley Adventure Tours & Rentals

2511 Weslo Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-985-5813

Grand Valley Adventure Tours and Rentals offers high quality dirt bike, snow bike and gear rentals as well as guided tours throughout the Grand Junction area.

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Grassroots Cycles

401 Colorado Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-2453

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Brown Cycles

549 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-7939

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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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Old Gordon Trail

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website 970-858-3617

Old Gordon Trail winds up through large slickrock expanses and sandstone ledges for 4 miles. Along the way, hikers are rewarded with lovely views of No Thoroughfare Canyon. (4 miles one-way, +1600'...

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