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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
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Bentonite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lunch Loops
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55097 in Trail Running
    • #47247 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grand 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.

Trail Supporters
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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
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  • 65 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 529 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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        Directions to bentonite trailhead (39.044000, -108.604410)

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        Jan 22, 2018 @ 5:00pm
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        GoPro Tabeguache-High Noon and Moto.
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        8:35 | 284 | Jun 2, 2013 , Grand Junction
        GoPro Tabeguache-Bentonite Hill
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        0:56 | 215 | May 26, 2013 , Grand Junction

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bentonite

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How hard is Bentonite?
        Bentonite is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.85%.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is Bentonite?
        Bentonite is 591 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bentonite?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bentonite. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bentonite?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bentonite are:
        • April (46 activities)
        • October (45 activities)
        • July (40 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bentonite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bentonite are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bentonite?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bentonite. The trail is 591 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bentonite?
        Bentonite is a very popular trail. There have been 4,395 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,959 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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