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1.2 miles
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:09:25
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
00:09:25
Avg time

Clunker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lunch Loops
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75824 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99123 in Trail Running
    • #132436 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,424 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,849 in Trail Running
    • #3,870 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 355 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Clunker Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:27am (America/Denver)
Jun 6, 2026
Dec 10, 2025 @ 1:48pm (America/Denver)
Dec 10, 2025
Oct 1, 2025 @ 9:33am (America/Denver)
Oct 1, 2025
 Imagine a mouth full of sand. Similar to that.
Feb 5, 2025 @ 9:19pm
Feb 5, 2025
Sep 26, 2024 @ 8:35am
Sep 26, 2024
 reporter Hero dirt and in great shape
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on Jun 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      153
      Lunch Loops
      ★ 3.5 • 14 miles • 1,937 ft • 23 •
      Lunch Loops Recon Loop. First iteration of our day at lunch loops.
      53
      Grand Junction 30M - SEP 2018
      ★ 3.0 • 31 miles • 3,459 ft • 29 • Out & Back •
      First itinerary in Grand Junction. Combo of Third Flats' 'Butterknife' and Lunch Loops' 'Gunny Loop...
      42
      Full Lunch
      16 miles • 1,880 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Holy Cross mixed with all the lower LL trails
      3.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Clunker?
      Clunker is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clunker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clunker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clunker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clunker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clunker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Clunker. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clunker?
      Clunker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,767 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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