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2.3 miles
Distance
774 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:26:27
Avg time
684 ft
Altitude change
4,684 ft
Altitude min
5,392 ft
Altitude max
4,695 ft
Altitude start
5,381 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
1,923 ft
Distance flat
00:26:27
Avg time

Tabeguache Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lunch Loops
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95281 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91398 in Trail Running
    • #106079 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,887 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,635 in Trail Running
    • #3,008 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grand Junction Field Office of the BLM

Tabegauche (pronounced \"Tab-uh-watch\") is the spine-trail of the Lunch Loops, connecting the trails together. Starting from the TH Tabegauche climbs gently to the Pet-e-Kes/Moto turn-offs, then becomes more aggressively steep and occasionally riddled with boulders that range in size from cookies to cantaloupes. But don't be dissuaded, best-lines are obvious, particularly if you need a fast down back to the main TH. Be aware that Tabegauche is a favorite for hikers and trail runners, who have the right of way.

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    BLM
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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 94 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 878 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.29 (18 votes)
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      Directions to tabeguache trailhead (39.048830, -108.605970)
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      0:38 | 55 | Nov 26, 2015 , Grand Junction
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      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.
      77
      Gunny Self Shuttle Loop
      ★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 1,561 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Shuttle Gunny Loop without a vehicle. Ride up the gut on Tabeguache, then hit all of Gunny Loop and come...
      67
      Rides & Vibes Filthy 40
      43 miles • 5,320 ft • 11 •
      Grand Junction Rides and Vibes Filthy 40 2024 Race Route
      3.1 ★★★★★
      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 6%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 39%
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★ 17%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      kraegm kraegm
      I’m really confused by this trail. I was riding with others who are solid blue riders and occasional black trail riders. This trail is predominantly blue with a couple of features without a ride around that are 100% black features. Anywhere else without a ride around that would qualify a trail as a black.

      It’s NOT a dealbreaker but you’ll find yourself annoyed if expecting a blue.
      Overall fun and fast but that was an annoyance.
      DirtbagMusubi DirtbagMusubi
      Good alternative to pedekis climbing route to several points in the system. Going down it is boring. More hikers and runners on this trail then bikes typically, as pedekis is popular bike ascent trail, but it is still a great route to go via bike.
      BasedGawd BasedGawd
      Whoever says "not a climb trail" can't read a map and should be wholly ignored.

      While there are a few other dedicated climb/2 way trails in lunch loops, they can only really be connected with Tabeguache. Or extended 3 mile loops to meet back up with 1 mile of more direct trail.

      It's rarely ridden downhill, and is probably a 3.5 star as a descent. There are much better options at a wide range of elevations to go downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tabeguache located?
      Tabeguache 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 39.04883, -108.60597.
      ▼ How hard is Tabeguache?
      Tabeguache is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tabeguache?
      Tabeguache has 774 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,684 ft to 5,392 ft.
      ▼ Is Tabeguache a point to point trail?
      Tabeguache is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tabeguache?
      Tabeguache is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tabeguache?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tabeguache. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tabeguache? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tabeguache are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tabeguache?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Tabeguache. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tabeguache?
      Tabeguache is a very popular trail. There have been 6,479 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,295 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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