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Colorado National Monument: Independence Monument

This 4.6-mile out-and-back twists through a red rock canyon ending at a towering rock monolith in Colorado National Monument.

Fruita, CO: Chutes and Ladders

Scream down chutes, spin up ladders, and squeal like a little kid on this 5.7-mile loop of sick singletrack rollers near Fruita.

Fruita, CO: Horsethief Bench

Blast through rock gardens and banked singletrack before a final downhill blitz on this 7.7-mile ride on Horsethief Bench.

Fruita, CO: Rustler's Loop

Intro to Fruita mountain biking: Speed along easy singletrack on this 3.5-mile mesa-top loop above the Colorado River.

Fruita, CO: Zippety Do Da

This 6.5-mile mountain bike loop features the best of the Bookcliffs trails: Zippety Do Da’s steeps, the gnarly drop off Joe’s Ridge, and Kessel Run's slalom course.

Grand Junction, CO: Black Ridge Trail

Take in far-reaching vistas of high peaks and russet canyons on this 5.4-mile shuttle hike in Colorado National Monument.

Grand Junction, CO: Chutes and Ladders

Scream down chutes, spin up ladders, and squeal like a little kid on this 5.5-mile loop of sick singletrack rollers near Fruita.

Grand Junction, CO: Horsethief Bench Loop

Blast through rock gardens and banked singletrack before a final downhill blitz on this 7.7-mile ride on Horsethief Bench.

Grand Junction, CO: Rustler's Loop

This intro to Fruita, CO mountain biking speeds along smooth singletrack for 4.8 miles passing sandstone domes and overlooks perched above the Colorado River.

Grand Junction, CO: The Ribbon

A favorite of hikers and mountain bikers alike, this 7.2-mile out-and-back rolls through a creek wash and climbs an expansive slickrock ribbon overlooking the Grand Valley.

Grand Junction, CO: The Ribbon

This 7-mile out-and-back rolls through a creek wash on the way up to a moon-like strand of slickrock--prepare for a grinding climb and a brake-sizzling descent.

Grand Junction, CO: Zippety Do Da

This 6.5-mile mountain bike loop features the best of the Bookcliffs trails: Zippety Do Da's steeps, the gnarly drop off Joe's Ridge, and Kessel Run's slalom course.

Grand Junction: Eagles Wing Loop

This 5.7-mile loop features golden hills rimmed by crimson mesas, abundant rock formations, and revealing views into Colorado National Monument.

Grand Junction: Flume Creek

This 17.2-mile hike strings together two monster canyons with a hardy bushwhack across red-rock backcountry.

Grand Junction: Flume Creek-Pollock Creek Canyons

This 17.2-mile hike strings together two monster canyons with a hardy bushwhack across red-rock backcountry.

Grand Junction: Holy Cross Bike Loop

Ride some of western Colorado’s finest singletrack with tight turns, long descents, and stunning red sandstone on this 7.4-mile heart-pounder.

Grand Junction: Liberty Cap

Wind across vibrant landscapes cut dramatically by sheer-walled canyons and rising plateaus to a sandstone monolith in Colorado National Monument.

Ouray, CO: Ice Lake

This 7.6-mile hike in the San Juan Mountains travels past golden meadows and three waterfalls en route to a stunning tarn in Ice Lake Basin.

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