Top 5 Hiking Trails in Grand Junction, Colorado (CO)

October 20, 2021 Janette Largent

Flanked by lakes, mountains and intriguing rock formations, Grand Junction offers a different side of Colorado. Mild weather year-round creates an agricultural oasis for 22 different wineries. Mountain bike along winding desert trails, wine and dine next to majestic rivers, and peruse a variety of shops, galleries and boutiques. For breathtaking natural beauty, don’t miss Grand Mesa National Forest and Colorado National Monument’s 23-mile stretch of scenic overlooks.
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1. Canyon View Park

750 24 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505-9632 +1 970-255-9715 [email protected] http://www.gjcity.org/Parks_Maintenance.aspx
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Canyon View Park

Reviewed By E377GVstepheng - Grand Junction, United States

Every time the 8 yr old grandkids visit, we must take them to the playground at Canyon View. There’s nothing like it in the Valley.

2. Tabeguache Trail

Grand Junction, CO http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ufo/recreation/tabeguache_trail.html
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Tabeguache Trail

Reviewed By SarahTSears - Westminster, United States

This is a great walk, although we had just a touch of trouble staying on the trail we were attempting. It's a loop, which is always extra fun. In fact, a lot of these trails are called Lunch Loops. There are a lot of mountain bikers. It's a vast desert landscape and along the high routes you can see beauty and geologic layers in all directions.

3. The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area

952 I 70, Grand Junction, CO 81526-7706
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area

Reviewed By 767harveyb - Newburgh, United States

Say hello to Mr & Mrs idiot. We went on this hike for our 33 anniversary. Good first. Saw a beautiful wild horse and 10 big horn sheep. Great views all the way. Please follow this advice. Get the COTREX app before you go, it saved us and is free and don’t need service. Our mistake was the going down part, we did the loop and as soon as we started down Hoodoo we knew we were in trouble. We were heading to coal canyon trail but the very steep downhill got us. When you hit Coal canyon trail BLM 300 it is sand so walking was very hard after the downhill. We ended up calling 911 for a ride out for our safety. Just be prepared with water and watch your miles. I calculated 13 miles in 6 hours. We ended up 18 miles as per fit bit in 10 hours. Not bad for 62 ish hikers.

4. Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

641 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501-7752 +1 970-245-3288 http://www.wcbotanic.org/
Excellent
31%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 61 reviews

Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By 719karenj - Colorado Springs, United States

It was a botanical garden during winter during COVID. We made a reservation for a time slot, were escorted through the butterfly room (with butterflies that were still drying their wings), then got to walk the rest on our own. We saw some beautiful flowers that reminded us of Hawaii. The cat came out to greet us ... as did a turtle... We wandered outside, read signs, took pictures, and jumped into the Pokemon gyms. We had lunch in the parking lot. A good start to the day. Estimated time 30-60 minutes.

5. Rabbit's Ear Trailhead

McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area 2815 H road, Grand Junction, CO 81506 +1 970-244-3000 https://www.blm.gov/visit/rabbits-ear-trailhead
Excellent
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Good
100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Rabbit's Ear Trailhead

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