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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Westlake Skateboard Park

325 W. Orchard Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3866

Westlake Skateboard Park is located in Westlake Park and offers a nine-hole disc golf course, open space, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground equipment, restrooms, walking path, and a skate...

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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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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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Sports Facilities

1340 Gunnison Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3866

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Ruby Canyon Cycles

301 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-241-0141

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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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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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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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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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18 Road Trails Area

Fruita
Fruita, CO 81521

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This is what put Fruita on the mountain biking map! The North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area includes 72,000 acres and 250 miles of designated recreation routes. Much of the area...

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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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Eggleston Campground

eggleston Lake
Cedaredge, CO 81431

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

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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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Rabbit Valley Trail System

Fruita, CO 81521

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Bordering the Colorado River, Rabbit Valley is a pinyon-juniper desert landscape with rimrock outcrops. Several trails designated for various uses, including ATV and motorcycle riding, wind through...

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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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North Fruita Desert Campground

18 Road Trailhead
Fruita, CO 81521

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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,...

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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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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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Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department

1340 Gunnison Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3866

The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to facilitating a high level of services, programs, and facilities. We provide and maintain many parks and facilities...

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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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RockyTrax

2150 S. 16 1/2 Rd
Glade Park, CO 81523

Website 970-361-0402

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,...

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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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Ruby-Horsethief Canyon

13 Rd.
Fruita, CO 81521

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The Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River, from Loma, Colorado, to Westwater, Utah, is a 25-mile stretch of mostly flat-water with sections of Class I and II rapids. This section of the...

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