Orchard Mesa is a region in Colorado situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, just south of downtown Grand Junction. This area features a blend of agricultural landscapes, including orchards and vineyards, alongside high-desert terrain. The diverse geography provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more, with riparian zones along the rivers and panoramic views of the Grand Valley.
Orchard Mesa offers 9 routes…
80
Routes
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3
hikers
6.63km
02:10
210m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.80km
01:36
100m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
949m
00:14
0m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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68
hikers
6.16km
01:55
230m
230m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62
riders
43.3km
02:02
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
13
riders
61.0km
02:28
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
6
riders
81.0km
03:39
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
3
riders
135km
05:36
890m
890m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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51
riders
47.8km
02:44
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
riders
30.3km
01:52
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
riders
22.3km
01:16
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
riders
69.5km
04:44
1,090m
1,090m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
runners
11.0km
01:08
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
8.19km
00:52
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
4.43km
00:35
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
runners
6.16km
00:48
130m
130m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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2
riders
102km
08:51
1,800m
1,800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
18
riders
59.5km
05:39
1,430m
1,430m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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18
riders
22.9km
01:38
230m
230m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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11
riders
15.5km
01:04
150m
150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
7
riders
72.6km
04:25
370m
370m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Orchard Mesa offers routes for Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 9 routes across these sports.
Orchard Mesa is situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, featuring riparian zones. The area also provides panoramic views of the Grand Valley and is known for its orchards and vineyards.
Yes, Orchard Mesa offers hiking opportunities. Information on various routes can be found in the guide Hiking around Orchard Mesa.
Yes, Orchard Mesa includes options for less strenuous walks. Users can explore routes detailed in the guide Easy hikes around Orchard Mesa.
Orchard Mesa is well-suited for road cycling, with 4 routes available. Cyclists can find detailed information in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Orchard Mesa.
Yes, Orchard Mesa and its surrounding areas offer mountain biking opportunities, including 1 easy MTB route. Specific trails are highlighted in the guide MTB Trails around Orchard Mesa.
Yes, Orchard Mesa is suitable for touring cycling, with 3 routes available. The guide Cycling around Orchard Mesa provides route details.
More than 6,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Orchard Mesa. The available routes have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Orchard Mesa, including Hiking around Orchard Mesa, Road Cycling Routes around Orchard Mesa, and MTB Trails around Orchard Mesa.
The official website for Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, a local entity, is omirrigation.com. Orchard Mesa is a community within Grand Junction, not a standalone tourism destination with a dedicated website.
A phone number for the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District is +1 970-464-7885. For general tourism information, resources for Grand Junction and Mesa County may be more relevant.

