RABBIT VALLEY TRAIL SYSTEM
Bordering the Colorado River, Rabbit Valley is a pinyon-juniper desert landscape with rim rock outcrops. Several trails designated for various uses, including ATV and motorcycle riding, wind through unique sandstone formations and overhangs within this portion of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Visitors can also learn about the region’s paleontological resources at the Mygatt-Moore Quarry and along the Trail Through Time, a 1.5-mile interpretive loop featuring 140-million-year-old dinosaur fossils. Information: Trail Length: 30 miles Location: Fruita Time to Experience:1 – 2 hours, 2 – 3 hours, Full day, Half day
FREE LUNCH TRAIL – LUNCH LOOP TRAIL SYSTEM
Little Park Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507VIEW WEBSITE
The Lunch Line Trail is part of the Lunch Loop Trail System.
The Lunch Loops Trail System is in Grand Junction between Monument Road and Little Park Road. This trail system consists primarily of trails rated “more difficult” to “very difficult.” Adjacent to the Colorado National Monument and Bangs Canyon allow the Lunch Loops Trail System to provide spectacular views on challenging terrain. The trails are open to mountain biking and hiking, and receive high use from both mountain bikers and trail runners, and dogs are a frequent occurence in the area.Activities:Bicycle Trails, Bicycling, Hiking/Nature Trails Difficulty: Moderately Difficult General Information: Parking/Trailhead Description: Little Park Trailhead, Trail Length: .5 miles Location:Colorado National Monument (within 5 mi.)Time to Experience:1 – 2 hours
GUNNY LOOP TRAIL – LUNCH LOOP TRAIL SYSTEM
Little Park Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507VIEW WEBSITE
Gunny Loop Trail can be accessed from the Little Park Trailhead. Gunny Loop Trail is nearby the Lunch Loop Trail System and can be incorporated into a series of loops in the area. The Little Park Trailhead overlooks the Grand Valley and provides parking and access for the Gunny Loop, Ribbon Trail and Andy’s Loop. It is popular with hikers, dog walkers and mountain bikers. Activities: Bicycle Trails, Bicycling, Hiking/Nature Trails Difficulty: Difficult General Allowed, Parking/Trailhead Description: Little Park Road Trailhead, Trail Length: 4.5 miles one way Location: Colorado National Monument (within 5 mi.)Time to Experience: Half day
THREE SISTERS PARK
Mesa County
Grand Junction, CO 81507VIEW WEBSITE
The 130 acre Three Sisters Project offers a rare opportunity to acquire and place into public ownership a strategic property that will improve access to an extremely popular non-motorized trail system, protect a scenic corridor leading to the Colorado National Monument, and provide recreational and environmental education opportunities.
The Three Sisters property, adjacent to the Tabeguache /Lunch Loop Trail system, is just minutes from downtown and offers a gentle terrain that is perfect for hiking and biking trails for all levels, including families and kids. Activities: Bicycle Trails, Bicycling, Hiking/Nature Trails Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Moderately Difficult Location: Colorado National Monument (within 5 mi.)Suitable For Ages: Adults (18+), Kids (5-8), Seniors (55+), Teens (13-18), Tweens (9-12)Time to Experience:1 – 2 hours, 2 – 3 hours, Half day
ZIPPITY DO DA
18 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
Zippity Do Da is a trail for expert riders. This trail takes the rider through changes in elevations and steep downhill’s that will push any rider to their limits. Breathtaking views are constant in this ride. Difficulty: Very Difficult Time: 1-2 Hours Activities : Bicycle Trails, Bicycling Difficulty: Difficult General Information: Trail Length: 6.7 miles Location: Book cliffs Time to Experience:1 – 2 hours
PRIME CUT TRAIL
18 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
The Prime Cut biking trail is a short and casual trail apt for beginners. The trail is smooth and no huge changes in elevation or difficulty, making it ideal for very young or beginning riders. Difficulty: Easy Time: 3 minutes Activities: Bicycle Trails, Bicycling Difficulty: Moderate General Information: Trail Length: 3 miles Time to Experience: Less than 1 hour
