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Rim Rock Drive – View of Balanced Rock loop from Grand Junction

Rim Rock Drive – View of Balanced Rock loop from Grand Junction

Hard

4.7

(8100)

16,738

riders

Rim Rock Drive – View of Balanced Rock loop from Grand Junction

05:12

104km

1,380m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 78.1 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.08 km

Rim Rock Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The views are stunning! Don't forget to bring lights.

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20.3 km

Rim Rock Drive High Point

Highlight • Summit

In a very inconspicuous spot there is a sign marking the highest point of the Colorado National Monument. It's fairly easy to miss and sometimes the shrubs block it a bit.

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22.9 km

Upper Ute Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Upper Ute Canyon Overlook you can overlook the 300ft cliffs composed of sandstones. The cliff is streaked with black desert varnish that give the lighter rocks that darker tone in areas.

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32.2 km

Monument Canyon View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook offers an incredible view of the picturesque red rock formations and steep canyon walls. From this vantage point, you can see Independence Monument, a towering spire shaped by …

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36.8 km

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors center is a great place to stop and use their overlook terrace in the back. Speaking from experience, the outdoor water station is an absolute lifesaver on any long ride, especially when it hits 100 degrees before 11am.

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41.2 km

View of Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Look up to the the east to see Balanced Rock as you ride up this loop from Fruita.

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46.4 km

Crossing Colorado River

Highlight • River

This river crossing is pretty scenic with the water below, the monument looming overhead and the Book cliffs off in the distance.

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89.9 km

View of Colorado National Monument

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As you wind through these neighborhood roads, you get to enjoy seeing some small vineyards with the Colorado National Monument erected behind like a wall.

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.1 km

20.9 km

6.45 km

1.29 km

564 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

91.6 km

12.7 km

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,360 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 21 May

24°C

8°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Rim Rock Drive – View of Balanced Rock loop from Grand Junction

Rim Rock Drive

Rim Rock Drive High Point

Upper Ute Canyon Overlook

Monument Canyon View

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

View of Balanced Rock

Crossing Colorado River

View of Colorado National Monument

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