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3,269 ft
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:09:27
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
5,207 ft
Altitude min
5,342 ft
Altitude max
5,207 ft
Altitude start
5,342 ft
Altitude end
4.137%
Grade
-26.509%
Grade max
49.518%
Grade min
2,329 ft
Distance climb
565 ft
Distance down
307 ft
Distance flat
00:09:27
Avg time

Pre Nup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lunch Loops
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40512 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68148 in Trail Running
    • #79839 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grand Junction Field Office of the BLM

Pre Nup is so named (at least this critic thinks) because you must have a mutual commitment between you and your bike before attempting this trail. The obstacles are frequent and fierce. Riding up the trail from Holy Cross, it climbs steeply over rugged but well-ridden terrain, to a hike-a-bike switchback, then around a canyon rim before making the final climb to connect back with Tabagauche before terminating at Little Park Road.

As a downhill it is steep and technical, challenging even the strongest riders. Overall it is a shorter and more interesting route than the upper section of Tabaguache (which boasts Widowmaker Hill).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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May 21, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/Denver)
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Mar 29, 2025 @ 9:45am
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 Dry w/ a little of light rain to keep us cool
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        Directions to pre-nup trailhead (39.031200, -108.608870)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pre Nup

        ▼ Where is Pre Nup located?
        Pre Nup 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 39.0312, -108.60887.
        ▼ How hard is Pre Nup?
        Pre Nup is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.137%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pre Nup?
        Pre Nup has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,207 ft to 5,342 ft.
        ▼ Is Pre Nup a point to point trail?
        Pre Nup is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pre Nup?
        Pre Nup is 3,269 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pre Nup?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pre Nup. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pre Nup?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pre Nup are:
        • April (68 activities)
        • May (57 activities)
        • March (43 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pre Nup? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pre Nup are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pre Nup?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Pre Nup. The trail is 3,269 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pre Nup?
        Pre Nup is a very popular trail. There have been 7,964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,168 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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