Basics
- Location:
- Just south of Grand Junction
- Length:
- 8.4 mile loop
- Difficulty:
- Advanced
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time To Allow:
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 2500 feet
- Season:
- March to November
Description
This technical route climbs several thousand feet over sheets of slickrock to a good viewpoint of Colorado National Monument and the surrounding desert landscape. Access to several connecting trails, including Gunny Loop and the Tabeguache Trail, can extend this trail into a full day's riding.
Details
Location:
Just south of Grand Junction
Length:
8.4 mile loop
Difficulty:
Advanced
Aerobic Difficulty:
Difficult
Time To Allow:
1.5 to 2 hours
Elevation Change:
2500
Season:
March to November
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Grand Junction, travel west on Grand Avenue, cross over two bridges, at the next stop light turn left on to Monument Road. Turn left just before you cross the ditch on to D Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to where D Rd ends, go right on to Little Park Rd. At mile marker 10, park and ride.
