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4,029 ft
Distance
171 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:06:38
Avg time
169 ft
Altitude change
4,814 ft
Altitude min
4,982 ft
Altitude max
4,814 ft
Altitude start
4,984 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
3,724 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:06:38
Avg time

Tower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redlands
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #223392 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119314 in Trail Running
    • #129056 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,924 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,402 in Trail Running
    • #3,743 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private Land

Tower is an easy-ish climb up (or descent down to Parkway) to the top of the bluff where the cell tower resides. From the top the views west are of the Colorado National Monument cliffs- for miles.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 227 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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      11:19 | 7 | Aug 19, 2013 , Grand Junction

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tower located?
      Tower is located in Redlands, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Redlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.06775, -108.63765.
      ▼ How hard is Tower?
      Tower is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tower?
      Tower has 171 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,814 ft to 4,982 ft.
      ▼ Is Tower a point to point trail?
      Tower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tower?
      Tower is 4,029 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Tower. The trail is 4,029 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tower?
      Tower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 982 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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