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SaveThe Lunch Loops are a stacked singletrack trail system just two miles from downtown Grand Junction. The proximity to town gave the system its name; a trail system you could enjoy on your lunch break. A technical trail system, many riders who come from other areas learn there is another level of riding when exploring these trails. Rocky in nature, the trails cut through the multi-colored desert landscape with frequent step-up and drop moves, steep climbs, and ripping downhills.
The Lunch Loops feature the first direction downhill trail with "play" features constructed on BLM lands. Free Lunch, designed as an expert trail, has multiple drop sections and a rowdy, technical nature. Other advanced-expert trails in the system include Pucker Up, Holy Cross, Gunny Loop, and Eagle's Wing.
If you are first exploring the Lunch Loops, consider getting your bearings by riding the classic climbing route, Pet-e-kis up to High Noon, across to Raven's Ridge, down Curt's Down, to Curt's Lane. This is commonly referred to as the Lite Lunch Loop.
The Lunch Loops are very sensitive to moisture as many of the trails are entirely or have significant sections of expansive soils that become like greased peanut butter when wet, destroying your bike, making your feet each weigh 50 pounds, and hapless riders caught out on wet trails often return covered head to toe in thick, grey mud. Not to mention the damage it does to trails, it will quickly destroy your drivetrain, all your bearings, and invade seals. DO NOT RIDE THE LUNCH LOOPS WHEN IT IS WET
The Lunch Loops feature the first direction downhill trail with "play" features constructed on BLM lands. Free Lunch, designed as an expert trail, has multiple drop sections and a rowdy, technical nature. Other advanced-expert trails in the system include Pucker Up, Holy Cross, Gunny Loop, and Eagle's Wing.
If you are first exploring the Lunch Loops, consider getting your bearings by riding the classic climbing route, Pet-e-kis up to High Noon, across to Raven's Ridge, down Curt's Down, to Curt's Lane. This is commonly referred to as the Lite Lunch Loop.
The Lunch Loops are very sensitive to moisture as many of the trails are entirely or have significant sections of expansive soils that become like greased peanut butter when wet, destroying your bike, making your feet each weigh 50 pounds, and hapless riders caught out on wet trails often return covered head to toe in thick, grey mud. Not to mention the damage it does to trails, it will quickly destroy your drivetrain, all your bearings, and invade seals. DO NOT RIDE THE LUNCH LOOPS WHEN IT IS WET
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
Land Manager: Grand Junction Field Office of the BLM
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There are several trailheads that serve the Lunch Loops. The main Lunch Loops Trailhead is accessed off of Monument Road. Parking at the TH can be full almost any day of the year so riding up the new, paved Monument Connector Bike Path from the River Front Trail which connects the entire valley is a great way to warm up and avoid the parking.
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65 trails
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65 trails
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Open as of Sep 26, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 67
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 65
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 65
- Trails Trail Running
- 65
- Total Distance
- 48 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,922 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,090 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,652 ft
- Reports
- 1,572
- Photos
- 291
- Completed Counter
- 78,623
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Colorado's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Colorado is the eighth most expansive of the 50 states by area and is home to 53 different mountain peaks in excess of 14,000 feet above sea level.
Popular Lunch Loops Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.1 • 1,362 ft • 48 ft • 3,452 •
Curt’s lane is a quick switch-back route up to the Lunch Loops rim. A tough single track climb but a fast and mostly-fluid downhill make Curt’s Lane a favorite access trail. Challenge yourself by taking the route along the rim, or...
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,589 ft • 37 ft • 3,423 •
Curt's Lane is one of the first constructed trails at the Lunch Loops. This trail leaves the trailhead and climbs up onto the prominent ridgeline connecting into many of the core trails of the Lunch Loops. Constructed as a mountain bike...
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 1,849 ft • 13 ft • 3,221 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,534 ft • 3 ft • 2,899 •
Ali Alley is a jaunty little connector with the standard ridge-top spattering of technical slickrock, with only one sturdy obstacle (steps, as seen in picture). Views are good all around and speeds are fairly fast either direction.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 373 ft • 2,419 •
Pet-e-kes is a fun and technical climb up to the more difficult Lunch Loop trails. Mostly smooth hard-packed dirt trail with several technical obstacles to challenge even the best riders. This trail is ridden as a climbing trail. Please...
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 255 ft • 2,402 •
Coyote Ridge is a challenging connector with a little flow and many excellent drops and jumps (when ridden west-east). Ridden the other directions it's a technical climb that will test your riding ability. Short but sweet, it's a fun...
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 161 ft • 2,309 •
Bing bang boom! Rocks, desert, views! You're going to love this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.1 • 2 miles • 774 ft • 2,094 •
Tabegauche (pronounced \"Tab-uh-watch\") is the spine-trail of the Lunch Loops, connecting the trails together. Starting from the TH Tabegauche climbs gently to the Pet-e-Kes/Moto turn-offs, then becomes more aggressively steep and...
Lunch Loops Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 5 miles • 609 ft • 5 •
This is a great sampling of the most fun intermediate trails in the lower Lunch Loops. The climb up...
★ 3.5 • 14 miles • 1,937 ft • 23 •
Lunch Loops Recon Loop. First iteration of our day at lunch loops.
★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 1,561 ft • 15 • Loop •
Shuttle Gunny Loop without a vehicle. Ride up the gut on Tabeguache, then hit all of Gunny Loop and come...
★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 811 ft • 12 • Loop •
This route offers a sampling of the blue trails in the lower lunch loop trail system. Start off with a...
7 miles • 924 ft • 5 •
A lunch loops classic! Holy cross is a unique technically and aerobically challenging trail that is full...
7 miles • 685 ft • 8 •
This is a great sampling of the most fun intermediate trails in the lower Lunch Loops. The climb up...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Tabeguache | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Leftover Lane | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Bentonite | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Moto | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Ali Ali Loop | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Curts Lane (S) | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Time Machine | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Big Sister | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Hop Skip and a Jump | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | nadiaalmuti | ||
| Short and Cranky Access | Sep 12, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/Denver) Sep 12, 2026 | Very Dry | GregInSticks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcarr | wishlist | route | activity #106611712 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:24pm 2 days |
| Ronaldo99 | add | video | activity #106440902 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 9:53am Oct 23, 2026 |
| Seand69 | wishlist | trail | activity #106405214 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 3:44pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| graziiigraziii | wishlist | region | activity #106399936 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 2:12pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| ahrncity | wishlist | trail | activity #106375667 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:33am Oct 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | The TV g. V V was the | Oct 15, 2026 @ 3:37pm Oct 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hey buddy, just because YOU don’t like... | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:30pm Sep 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | You’re literally mad that the hard trail is... | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:27pm Sep 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | 90% of this trail is flat rocky XC. It’s... | Mar 23, 2026 @ 3:05pm Mar 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | I used to think i was a descent rider (30+... | Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:52pm Mar 19, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Third Flats | 3 | 17 | 4 | 2.2 km | |
| Redlands | 27 | 14 | 1 | 2.7 km | |
| Colorado State Park | 11 | 3.6 km | |||
| Bangs Canyon | 6 km | ||||
| Gunnison River Bluffs | 4 | 1 | 6.4 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Lunch Loops Jump Park | skill park | Grand Junction |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 65 | 47 miles | 9,616 ft | 21 miles | 2,090 ft | #126 | #1 | 291 | 1,566 | 17 | 47,273 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 174 ft | 1 mile | 171 ft | 1,288 | 1 | 1,072 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 6 miles | 545 ft | 2 miles | 988 ft | #70 | #28 | 36 | 79 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 6 miles | 545 ft | 2 miles | 988 ft | #71 | #29 | 44 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 62 ft | 1,132 ft | 925 ft | #70 | #28 | 20 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 65 | 48 miles | 9,741 ft | 21 miles | 2,090 ft | #3,430 | #81 | 1,562 | 2,400 | |||
| Trail Running | 65 | 48 miles | 9,741 ft | 21 miles | 2,090 ft | #2,402 | #42 | 1,562 | 2,219 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops are:
- Gunny Loop (East) (4.7/5)
- Pucker Up (4.5/5)
- Free Lunch (4.5/5)
- The Ribbon (4.3/5)
- Holy Cross (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Lunch Loops?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Lunch Loops are:
- May (638 activities)
- April (565 activities)
- March (449 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Lunch Loops?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Lunch Loops. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Lunch Loops?
The longest trail in Lunch Loops is Gunny Loop (East) at 4.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lunch Loops?
The best hiking trails in Lunch Loops are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lunch Loops?
The best trail running trails in Lunch Loops are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lunch Loops?
Lunch Loops has a total of 67 trails. Of those, 65 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lunch Loops?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lunch Loops is Andys Loop with 927 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lunch Loops?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lunch Loops is The Ribbon with 1,597 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lunch Loops?
Lunch Loops supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lunch Loops is Eagle’s Connector with an average grade of 8.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Lunch Loops?
The overall region status for Lunch Loops is Clear / Green. Out of 66 trails:
- Clear / Green: 60
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Lunch Loops?
There are 1 trails in Lunch Loops that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Lunch Loops?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lunch Loops are: View all mountain biking routes in Lunch Loops.
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What type of bike is most common in Lunch Loops?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Lunch Loops are:
- AM (283 activities)
- XC (87 activities)
- DH (3 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lunch Loops?
The most popular Strava segments in Lunch Loops are:
- Kurt's Last Stand (16,534 athletes)
- The Brutal Climb - Reimagined (11,554 athletes)
- Gunny Steeps (11,230 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Lunch Loops?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Lunch Loops. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Lunch Loops.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lunch Loops?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lunch Loops are:
- Big Sister Loop (3/5)
- Kids Meal (North Loop) (3/5)
- Kids Meal (2/5)
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