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Red Canyon Overlook – Independence Monument Overlook loop from Grand Junction

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Red Canyon Overlook – Independence Monument Overlook loop from Grand Junction

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Red Canyon Overlook – Independence Monument Overlook loop from Grand Junction

04:45

69.9km

1,090m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.8 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.03 km

Monument Corridor Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a newer paved path built within the past few years. Now you can ride from Downtown GJ to the Lunch Loops almost entirely car-free.

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18.6 km

Red Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The red walls of the canyon drop away steeply and dramatically before you as you pull up to the edge. Informational signboards tell you about the view. You stand at …

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23.6 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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35.7 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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40.6 km

Historic Trails View

Highlight • Viewpoint

41.8 km

Balanced Rock View

Highlight • Natural Monument

61.5 km

River Front Trail – Monument View Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice stretch of the 28-mile River Front Trail. As the name suggests, this trail follows the Colorado River, but it also passes through or bay a number …

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64.2 km

Least Tern Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond is nestled into some trees and along a winding path. In the fall you can enjoy all the leaves changing colors, with the pond freezing in the winter. …

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67.1 km

Beach

69.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.3 km

3.86 km

2.21 km

739 m

512 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

23.3 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,360 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Red Canyon Overlook – Independence Monument Overlook loop from Grand Junction

Monument Corridor Trail

Red Canyon Overlook

Upper Ute Canyon Overlook

Independence Monument Overlook

Historic Trails View

Balanced Rock View

River Front Trail – Monument View Section

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