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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Eagles Wing - Lunch Loop Trail System

Little Park Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Eagle's Wing is one of the most difficult trails in the Lunch Loops Trail System....

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Old Spanish Trail

Orchard Mesa
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Old Spanish Trail, over 7 miles long, provides users with a pleasant and quiet hike just a few minutes away from downtown Grand Junction. Along this trail, the user will encounter some wildlife and...

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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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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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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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Matchett Park

28 1/4 Road & Patterson Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Website 970-254-3866

Open space with 18-hole disc golf course

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The Bike Shop

950 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-0807

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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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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...

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Driven Experiences

43200 Highway 141
Gateway, CO 81522

Website 970-931-2777

A Once-in-a Lifetime Driving Experience Behind the Wheel of a Pro-Baja Truck. Driven Experiences is a new off-road driving school offered at Gateway Canyons Resort. Ride Drive or Race. All skill...

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Mt. Garfield Trail

Mount Garfield
Palisade, CO 81526

This trail takes the user through 4 steep miles to the top of the iconic Mt. Garfield. This trail is very difficult but getting to the very top of Mt. Garfield is its own reward. Once on top, you...

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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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Desert Rat Tours - Bike Guide & Tours

No Store Front - Call For Information
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-364-3842

Whether it be on skinny tires or fat, Desert Rat Tours will take care of you in classic Western hospitality and style as you roll along through the scenery. The winding roads through sandstone...

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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 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. Perfect...

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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 Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway Association

P.O. Box 122
Cedaredge, CO 81413

Website 970-856-3100

"Breathtaking scenes overlooking endless forests, and over 300 lakes!" is the easiest way to describe the 63 miles of the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, which takes you 6,000 ft. skyward into a magical...

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Magellan Loop

BLM Bangs Canyon Management Area
Grand Junction, CO 81503

The Magellan trail is a double track trail, giving ample space for bikers in groups. There will be changes in elevation and terrain (for example, from dirt to slickrock) as well as beautiful...

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Kodels Canyon Trail

Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521

Kodels Canyon is west of the west entrance to the Colorado National Monument. To access trailhead, turn off along highway 340 across Dinosaur Hill. This trail will take you to Kodels Canyon and...

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Tabeguache Trailhead - Lunch Loops

Lunch Loops Trail System
Grand Junction, CO 81501

The Tabeguache Trail spans out and connnects Grand Junction to Montrose through it's 142 miles of wild, uninhabited desert. This trail starts out at the No Thoroughfare Canyon at the Colorado...

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James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section

Exit 28 Off I-70
Grand Junction, CO 81507

Website 970-434-3388

An ideal location for birders and nature lovers to enjoy a hike along shaded trails

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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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Mad Racing Colorado

1675 Aspen St
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Website 970-744-4450

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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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Highline Lake Trail

1800 11.8 Road
Loma, Co 81524

Highline Lake Trail is 3.5 miles of unpaved gravel in Highline State Park. The trail takes you around the lake and offers views of deer, birds, and other wildlife in the area. The trail is an easy...

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