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Uncompahgre Plateau

Uncompahgre Plateau

The best cycling routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau

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Cycling in the Uncompahgre Plateau is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Mesa County. So you can find your perfect Uncompahgre Plateau bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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1. Colorado National Monument loop — Grand Junction

52.8km

03:47

1,080m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Independence Monument Overlook – Red Canyon Overlook loop from Fruita

58.1km

04:24

1,460m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Grand Junction to Fruita via Riverfront Trail loop — Colorado

47.8km

02:44

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Redlands loop — Grand Junction

20.0km

01:11

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Glade Park to Little Park loop — Colorado National Monument

44.4km

03:08

880m

890m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Red Canyon Overlook – Independence Monument Overlook loop from Grand Junction

82.7km

06:04

1,870m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Riverfront Trail to D Road loop — Grand Junction

22.3km

01:16

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Connected Lakes loop — James Robb Colorado River State Park

9.47km

00:34

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Rim Rock Drive to the Tunnel — Colorado National Monument

8.55km

00:42

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Monument Corridor Trail loop — Grand Junction

4.87km

00:21

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau

1. Colorado National Monument loop — Grand Junction

2. Independence Monument Overlook – Red Canyon Overlook loop from Fruita

3. Grand Junction to Fruita via Riverfront Trail loop — Colorado

4. Redlands loop — Grand Junction

5. Glade Park to Little Park loop — Colorado National Monument

6. Red Canyon Overlook – Independence Monument Overlook loop from Grand Junction

7. Riverfront Trail to D Road loop — Grand Junction

8. Connected Lakes loop — James Robb Colorado River State Park

9. Rim Rock Drive to the Tunnel — Colorado National Monument

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