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591 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
4,738 ft
Altitude min
4,849 ft
Altitude max
4,849 ft
Altitude start
4,738 ft
Altitude end
-18.85%
Grade
-48.09%
Grade max
0.238%
Grade min
494 ft
Distance down
97 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time
Bentonite Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaLunch Loops
Grand Junction, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGrand Junction Field Office of the BLM
Bentonite provides an alternative descent from the rim to the Tabagauche trail. It is an exposed single-track trail that skirts along the top and down the side of a mineral-heavy hill. Connects into Moto and is a playground for riders looking for fast, fun and flow.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 520 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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Directions to bentonite trailhead
(39.044000, -108.604410)
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Routes with this trail
★ 2.0 • 23 miles • 3,293 ft • 37 •
LUNCH LOOPS FROM MONUMENT PARKING
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bentonite
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Where is Bentonite located?
Bentonite is located in Lunch Loops, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lunch Loops trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.044, -108.60441.
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How hard is Bentonite?
Bentonite is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.85%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bentonite?
The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,738 ft to 4,849 ft.
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Is Bentonite a point to point trail?
Bentonite is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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