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The best road cycling routes in the Grand Mesa

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in the Grand Mesa to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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1. Rifle to Rifle Gap Reservoir and Falls

43.0km

01:58

470m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Paonia State Park to McClure Pass via West Elk Scenic Byway — Gunnison National Forest

65.0km

03:09

930m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Rifle to Parachute loop

73.1km

03:40

1,220m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. View of Balanced Rock – Rim Rock Drive loop from Fruita

65.9km

03:30

1,070m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Corn Lake – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

51.8km

02:37

100m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Clifton Nature Park – Corn Lake loop from Palisade

49.9km

02:16

250m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Roaring Fork River – Rio Grande Trail loop from Parachute

33.4km

01:27

190m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Grand Mesa North Climb – Mesa Lake loop from Collbran

108km

05:47

1,970m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. Clifton Nature Park – Corn Lake loop from Clifton

23.5km

01:23

60m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Rim Rock Drive loop from Westwood Estates

34.6km

01:39

430m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in the Grand Mesa

1. Rifle to Rifle Gap Reservoir and Falls

2. Paonia State Park to McClure Pass via West Elk Scenic Byway — Gunnison National Forest

3. Rifle to Parachute loop

4. View of Balanced Rock – Rim Rock Drive loop from Fruita

5. Corn Lake – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

6. Clifton Nature Park – Corn Lake loop from Palisade

7. Roaring Fork River – Rio Grande Trail loop from Parachute

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9. Clifton Nature Park – Corn Lake loop from Clifton

10. Rim Rock Drive loop from Westwood Estates

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