Basics
- Location:
- Grand Junction
- Length:
- 5+ miles, Various
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Easy, Moderate
- Time To Allow:
- 1+ hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4500 feet
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
The Lunch Loops area, located adjacent to the Colorado National Monument, is a fantastic biking complex with trail choices for all ability levels.
The majority of trails in the Lunch Loops area are targeted to intermediate and advanced riders. There is one recent addition to the area, the Kid’s Meal Trail, which was built with beginners in mind. Suggested rides in the area include Pet-A-Kees, Eagle Trail, Andy’s Loop, Holy Cross and Windowmaker.
Views from the Lunch Loops area are quite good toward the mesas of Colorado National Monument. Trails in this complex are signed, though a good trail-map is a real plus here due to the sheer number of trails.
Details
Location:
Length:
Variety of trails in area
Difficulty:
Aerobic Difficulty:
Time To Allow:
Depends on trails taken
Trailhead Elevation:
Season:
Additional Details:
While riding any trail system it is a great idea to include a repair kit and first aid kit. The Lunch Loops area is multi-use and hikers, runners and other trail users may be seen along the way. Please be considerate on the trails and understand right of way protocol. The Lunch Loops area is desert riding and mid-summer temperatures can be scorching. Riders should start early, plan appropriately and always bring extra water when riding in the desert.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Grand Junction, take West Grand Avenue, which becomes Broadway. Follow Broadway to Monument Road. Take a left on Monument Road and follow signs to the CNM parking lot on Left.
