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1.2 miles
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:09:44
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
4,621 ft
Altitude min
4,789 ft
Altitude max
4,789 ft
Altitude start
4,767 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
37%
Grade min
2,218 ft
Distance climb
2,726 ft
Distance down
1,621 ft
Distance flat
00:09:44
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Clunker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lunch Loops
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78334 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43081 in Trail Running
    • #59344 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Grand Junction Field Office of the BLM

With plenty of flowing single-track that winds along under the cliff and through boulders, Clunker is a fun trail that can be ridden for pure enjoyment. With small and potentially-intimidating challenges it’s a great ride for all skill levels.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 54 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 339 rides
  • Last: Jul 7, 2026
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on Jun 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (4 votes)
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        Directions to clunker trailhead (39.040980, -108.597670)

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        Lunch Loops - Clunker
        8:02 | 417 | Dec 30, 2019 , Grand Junction

        Routes with this trail

        3.5 14 miles 1,937 ft 23
        Lunch Loops Recon Loop. First iteration of our day at lunch loops.
        3.0 31 miles 3,459 ft 29 Out & Back
        First itinerary in Grand Junction. Combo of Third Flats' 'Butterknife' and Lunch Loops' ' (east)' down.
        16 miles 1,880 ft 14 Loop
        mixed with all the lower LL trails

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Clunker

        Where is Clunker located?
        Clunker 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 39.04098, -108.59767.
        How hard is Clunker?
        Clunker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Clunker?
        Clunker has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,621 ft to 4,789 ft.
        Is Clunker a point to point trail?
        Clunker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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