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Uncompahgre Plateau

Uncompahgre Plateau

The best road cycling routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau 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 18, 2025

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1. Colorado National Monument loop via Rim Rock Drive

52.7km

02:54

1,140m

1,160m

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

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2. Fruita via Riverfront Trail loop — Grand Junction

43.3km

02:02

220m

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

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3. East Orchard Trail loop — Grand Junction

61.0km

02:28

280m

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

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4. Colorado National Monument Visitor Center via Rim Rock Drive — Riggs Hill

36.6km

01:53

620m

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

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5. Reeder Mesa via Kannah Creek Road loop

53.7km

02:30

630m

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

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6. Fruita Farm Roads to Colorado National Monument loop

81.0km

03:39

780m

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

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7. Fruita to Douglas Pass

127km

05:45

1,450m

1,460m

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

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8. Delta via Old Whitewater Road — Grand Junction

135km

05:36

890m

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

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9. Fruita to Highline Lake

36.4km

01:24

90m

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

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10. Glade via Rim Rock Drive — Colorado National Monument

37.7km

03:15

930m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best road cycling routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau

1. Colorado National Monument loop via Rim Rock Drive

2. Fruita via Riverfront Trail loop — Grand Junction

3. East Orchard Trail loop — Grand Junction

4. Colorado National Monument Visitor Center via Rim Rock Drive — Riggs Hill

5. Reeder Mesa via Kannah Creek Road loop

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