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2,490 ft
Distance
188 ft
Climb
00:08:06
Avg time
188 ft
Altitude change
5,418 ft
Altitude min
5,606 ft
Altitude max
5,418 ft
Altitude start
5,607 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
2,490 ft
Distance climb
00:08:06
Avg time

Lunch Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lunch Loops
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59334 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134001 in Trail Running
    • #122404 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,026 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,875 in Trail Running
    • #3,523 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grand Junction Field Office of the BLM

This is typical used as a connector to get from ending the Ribbon back up to Free Lunch.. nice, easy climb..

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      metAKlima
      Stiff climb, for a blue, right from the start. Entertaining if you are up for a challenge, in either direction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lunch Line located?
      Lunch Line 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 39.02471, -108.60689.
      ▼ How hard is Lunch Line?
      Lunch Line is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lunch Line?
      Lunch Line has 188 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,418 ft to 5,606 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lunch Line?
      Lunch Line is 2,490 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lunch Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lunch Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lunch Line?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lunch Line are:
      • May (52 activities)
      • September (45 activities)
      • March (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lunch Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lunch Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lunch Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Lunch Line. The trail is 2,490 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lunch Line?
      Lunch Line is a very popular trail. There have been 4,594 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,530 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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