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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Corn Lake Trail

South-West part of Grand Junction along the Colorado River
Grand Junction, CO 81501

The Corn Lake Trail is part of the many trails that make up the Colorado Riverfront Trail System. This trail is paved, making it adequate for hikers, bikers, and equestrain use. It takes the user...

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Altitude Outdoor Adventures

21221 Baron Lake Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413

Website 970-856-4497

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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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Mesa Creek Back Country Ski Area

39.067171, -108.105364
Eckert, CO 81418

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Mesa Creek Back Country Ski area is the Mesa's original ski area. After the lifts were moved to what is now Powderhorn Resort, it became a haven for back-country skiers seeking their own lines....

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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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Chipeta Golf Course

222 29 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-245-7177

Chipeta Golf Course is a premier, 18-hole, executive course located five miles south of downtown Grand Junction. Wedding garden, clubhouse available for receptions, reunions, family outings...

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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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Grand Junction OHV Area

Grand Junction OHV Recreation Area, 27 and 1/4 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506

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Grand Junction Open OHV Area provides opportunities for cross-country motorized recreation and time with family and friends, including camping. The western boundary of the Open Area is 27 1/4 Road.

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Gunny Loop Trail - Lunch Loop Trail System

Little Park Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Gunny Loop Trail can be accessed from the Little Park Trailhead. Gunny Loop Trail is nearby the Lunch Loop Trail System and can be incorporated into a series of loops in the area. The Little Park...

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James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Fruita Section

595 Hwy 340
Fruita, CO 81521

Website 970-858-9188

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...

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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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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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Bangs Canyon Trailhead - Rough Canyon Trail

Little Park Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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The Bangs Canyon Trailhead lies at the heart of the Bangs Canyon Special Recreation Management Area and provides access to several different trails and recreation opportunities. These include:...

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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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Powderhorn Trails

Mesa County
Mesa, CO 81643

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Eggleston Campground

eggleston Lake
Cedaredge, CO 81431

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

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Grassroots Cycles

401 Colorado Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-2453

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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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Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool

1340 Gunnison Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3848

Lincoln Park Moyer Pool is 50 meter outdoor pool that features a waterslide, Splash Pad water playground, 13' diving well with 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, and a separate shallow water (2' -...

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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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Westwater Canyon

82 East Dogwood Ave
Moab, UT 84532

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Westwater Canyon is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah. The canyon is seventeen (17) miles long and includes Class IV rapids. This section is challenging at all water levels...

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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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Ute Canyon Trail

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Rigorous descent into narrow Ute Canyon from the plateau follows a primitive trail. Route then follows the streambed with seasonal stream and pools bordered by cottonwoods and willows. A few arches...

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Board & Buckle CO

2822 N. Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-9285

Bikes in the summer; skis and more in the winter. We rent a full selection of gear, regardless of the season. Choose from road or mountain bikes in the summer and downhill, cross-country or...

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