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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Serpents Trail

Monument Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507

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Called "the crookedest road in the world," this historic trail has 16 switchbacks. The trail climbs steadily from east to west through Wingate Sandstone. Built in the early 1900s, this route was...

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Kids Meal Loop

Colorado National Monument
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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The Kid's Meal Loop is the easiest loop in the Tabeguache Lunch Loop. It is perfectly suitable for kids, providing smooth riding. Difficulty: Easy Length: 1.7 Miles

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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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Lincoln Park Golf Course

800 Mantlo Cir.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-254-3890

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...

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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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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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The Gunnison River Bluffs Trail

Orchard Mesa
Grand Junction, CO 81503

The Gunnison River Bluffs Trail is quite and tranquil. It will take the user through the beautiful deseart, showcasing its wildlife and deseart flowers. This trail provides with an excellent...

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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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State Park Areas

Grand Junction, CO

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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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Moore Fun Trail

Loma Exit #15
Loma, CO 81524

Moore Fun Trail This is a technically and physically demanding biking trail, consisting of 7 miles of changes in elevations, terrain, and speed. Length: 7 miles Difficulty: Difficult

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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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Ruby Canyon Cycles

301 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-241-0141

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Unaweep Canyon

Unaweep Canyon
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Unaweep Canyon is just outside of Grand Junction, accessed by Highway 141. Translated, Unaweep Canyon roughly means "the Cayon with Two Mouths" and it is the only canyon in the world to have two...

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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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Ute Petroglyph Trail

East of the town of Palisade
Palisade, CO 81526

Petroglyph trail is named after the petroglyphs left behind by Ute indians. This trail is moderate in difficulty and will take the user through native desert vegetation and beautiful views of the...

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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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Riverbend Park

451 Pendleton St
Palisade, CO 81526

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Located in beautiful Palisade, Riverbend Park is located right next to the Colorado River. The large and grassy park has shade from large trees that thrive on the constant water from the river....

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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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The Bike Shop

950 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-0807

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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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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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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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Crag Crest Campground

Eggleston Lake
Cedaredge, CO 81413

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

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