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2.0 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-649 ft
Descent
00:17:52
Avg time
-621 ft
Altitude change
4,762 ft
Altitude min
5,386 ft
Altitude max
5,383 ft
Altitude start
4,764 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-34.5%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:17:52
Avg time
Eagle’s Tail Details
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Riding AreaLunch Loops
Grand Junction, Colorado -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerGrand Junction Field Office of the BLM
Eagle Tail is a fun climb up and along the ridge with awesome views of Colorado National Monument. Most of the trail is technical obstacles interspersed with flowy single-track, there are some very difficult sections toward the top of the lower section.
Dogs are allowed. No leashes required. Please don’t leave poop bags behind.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 16, 2026
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Directions to eagle-s-tail trailhead
(39.028790, -108.615790)
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★ 2.0 • 23 miles • 3,293 ft • 37 •
LUNCH LOOPS FROM MONUMENT PARKING
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle’s Tail
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Where is Eagle’s Tail located?
Eagle’s Tail 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 39.02879, -108.61579.
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How hard is Eagle’s Tail?
Eagle’s Tail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Eagle’s Tail?
Eagle’s Tail has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 649 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,762 ft to 5,386 ft.
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How long is Eagle’s Tail?
Eagle’s Tail is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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