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Ribbon Loop Mountain Biking Trail

 

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Ribbon Loop Mountain Biking Trail

This technical route climbs several thousand feet over sheets of slickrock to a good viewpoint of Colorado National Monument and the surrounding desert landscape. Access to several connecting trails, including Gunny Loop and the Tabeguache Trail, can extend this trail into a full day's riding.


 The Basics

Location: Just south of Grand Junction
Technical Difficulty: Advanced
Aerobic Difficulty: Difficult
Length: 8.4 mile loop
Elevation: 2,500 feet
Time to Allow: 1.5 to 2 hours
Season: March to November


 Directions to Trailhead

From Grand Junction, travel west on Grand Avenue, cross over two bridges, at the next stop light turn left on to Monument Road. Turn left just before you cross the ditch on to D Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to where D Rd ends, go right on to Little Park Rd. At mile marker 10, park and ride.



 Guides & Outfitters

  Rim Tours Rim Tours   
  Southern Utah Book Online
  Rim ToursShare in the adventure of a Rim Tours Mountain Bike Tour! Join one of our moderate Full-Day or Half-Day rides. Guided Tours are also available on intermediate to advanced trails including The Slickrock Trail, Porcupine Rim, Flat Pass, Blue Buffalo and more!



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