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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

4.5

(5249)

17,259

riders

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

03:51

71.3km

1,250m

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 7, 2026

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After 5.02 km for 81 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.27 km

Rim Rock Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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23.4 km

Glade Park Store and Observatory

Highlight • Rest Area

This intersection is home to the Glade Park store and what looks to be an old observatory. The store has all the basic necessities, like very basic, but can be …

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36.9 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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38.8 km

Grand View

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this mini-trail you have a great view of the rock formations Bell Tower (Kissing Couple), Dirty Old Man and Airport Tower.

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39.7 km

Independence Monument Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

To observe National monument from an other angle and read interesting story on its climbing history. Easy access from the rock rim drive.

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41.6 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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45.9 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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56.7 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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71.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

18.1 km

1.01 km

224 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.7 km

8.19 km

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,140 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

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Thursday 21 May

23°C

8°C

32 %

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

Rim Rock Drive

Glade Park Store and Observatory

Monument Canyon View

Grand View

Independence Monument Overlook

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

View of Balanced Rock

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