32.3 miles
Distance
3,455 ft
Climb
-3,456 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Ride the Grand Junction Off-Road. Choose from three different distance options of 15, 30 or 40 miles; each consisting of a carefully curated set of geologically mesmerizing (#mindblown) set of trails.

All participants will climb their way out of downtown Grand Junction onto the Uncompahgre Plateau, while connecting some of the area’s favorite technically challenging singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment in the Lunch Loops and beyond.

During your three-day event visit to Grand Junction enjoy being submerged in the mountain bike industry. Mingle with the most bike-minded people you’ll ever encounter while appreciating the area’s wine country and feeling welcomed by its sincere appreciation for the outdoor enthusiast.

With an award in the form of an engraved stemless wineglass emblazoned with the distance you’ve finished, outstanding free live music, a cold beverage (gratis) from Four Peaks Brewing Company, and the comfort of its meandering main street engulfed by industry expo + beer garden waiting at the finish for all Off-Road participants…this is one finish line worth achieving.

The ‘Grand’ has a 93% finish rate. Technical? Yes. But attainable, too.

Detailed Description
Grand Junction Off-Road - 30 Grand (2020) is a 32 mile less popular expert race route located near Grand Valley Canyons Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 3,455 ft with a max elevation of 5,893 ft then descends -3,456 ft.
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7 Reviews & Comments

  • - 1
AFugax (Oct 6, 2021 at 15:33)
Trail Tabeguache
Not a climb trail…as per recommendation from a website. Just FYI.
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bkxc (Oct 26, 2020 at 16:27)
Trail Butterknife
I had a blast on this trail, ridden in the "downhill" direction (west to east) on an eBike. This trail on a normal bike would be absolutely brutal. It has TONS of fun techy climbs, but dear god, after the 10th one you'd be thinking "Can't be many more!" and you'd be wrong. Great eBike trail!
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grandvalleydave GVTA (May 3, 2020 at 20:44)
Trail Curt's Down
This trail is NOT a designated downhill only trail.
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bryanw18 (Oct 15, 2019 at 7:50)
Trail Noreaster
My favorite warmup to begin the Loops. Easy and flowy.
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mysticmountainadventures (Apr 18, 2016 at 16:57)
Trail Butterknife
As grandvalleydave noted this is a moto trail and there are better options for mountain bikes to choose from in the area. Some nice views and neat sections but give it a miss unless you've got a thing for riding moto trails on a bicycle.
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inchmile (Jan 17, 2020 at 13:07)
Trail Butterknife
I disagree with Jake. This is a great, somewhat technical mountain bike trail. I love it and I'm 75.
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grandvalleydave GVTA (Jun 22, 2015 at 16:42)
Trail Butterknife
A favorite test piece for the Grand Valley and featured prominently in the Grand Junction Off-Road mountain bike event. Please note, that this is a motorized singletrack trail, built by motorcyclists and mountain bikers need to respect this fact.
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Trails in Route

Tabeguache2 miles
Gunny Loop4,403 ft
Gunny Acc West361 ft
Good Vibes3,907 ft
Butterknife7 miles
Snake Skin4,580 ft
Coyote Ridge4,554 ft
Ali Alley1,234 ft
Curts Lane (S)1,142 ft
Curt's Down1,549 ft
Curts Lane2,178 ft
Noreaster2,133 ft

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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Grand Valley Canyons
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for Grand Junction Off-Road - 30 Grand (2020) mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,559 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,588 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,587 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -37.7%
  • Grade min
    44.4%
  • Distance climb
    15 miles
  • Distance down
    14 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 3 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Curts Lane
Mar 19, 2023 @ 4:50pm
Mar 19, 2023
Creek crossing through the wash at bottom of trail. Can be avoided if you get onto the road right away.
Curt's Down
Mar 19, 2023 @ 4:49pm
Mar 19, 2023
Coyote Ridge
Jan 23, 2023 @ 4:20pm
Jan 23, 2023
dry from morimoto loop to raven ridge
Ali Alley
Dec 3, 2022 @ 6:14am
Dec 3, 2022
Gunny Loop
Dec 3, 2022 @ 6:14am
Dec 3, 2022
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