The best running trails in the Uncompahgre Plateau

55runs

5.0

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306 people ran here

Running in the Uncompahgre Plateau is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Monument Canyon Trail loop run — Mesa County	Intermediate 00:59 7.18km
Serpents Trail run — Mesa County	Intermediate 00:51 6.03km
Rustler's Loop — Mesa County	Intermediate 00:44 5.77km
Least Tern Pond via Riverfront Trail — Grand Junction	Intermediate 00:52 8.19km
Window Rock via Canyon Rim Trail — Mesa County	Intermediate 00:27 2.90km
Devil's Kitchen Trail run — Mesa County	Easy 00:18 2.25km
No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail run — Colorado National Monument	Easy 00:24 3.15km
Old Gordon Trail run — Colorado National Monument	Expert 01:32 10.2km
Echo Canyon Trail run — Colorado National Monument	Intermediate 00:33 4.15km

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Monument Canyon Trail loop run — Mesa County
00:59
7.18km
8:13/km
220m
220m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
34
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Serpents Trail run — Mesa County
00:51
6.03km
8:32/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
17
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rustler's Loop — Mesa County
00:44
5.77km
7:37/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
16
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Least Tern Pond via Riverfront Trail — Grand Junction
00:52
8.19km
6:20/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Window Rock via Canyon Rim Trail — Mesa County
00:27
2.90km
9:11/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Devil's Kitchen Trail run — Mesa County
00:18
2.25km
8:09/km
70m
70m
Easy
3
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail run — Colorado National Monument
00:24
3.15km
7:32/km
50m
50m
Easy
2
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Old Gordon Trail run — Colorado National Monument
01:32
10.2km
9:03/km
530m
530m
Expert
2
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Echo Canyon Trail run — Colorado National Monument
00:33
4.15km
7:51/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.