Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Orchard Mesa

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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Orchard Mesa

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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Orchard Mesa

01:57

34.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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4.69 km

Las Colonias Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Las Colonias Park is a lovely riverside spot along the Colorado River and the Riverfront Trail. You’ll find picnic shelters, restrooms, a dog park, playgrounds, and an amphitheater that hosts …

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5.54 km

Riverside Trail - Las Colonias Section access

Highlight • Trail

9.14 km

Beach

11.6 km

Blue Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake boasts a nice trail that encircles it between the Colorado River. It derives its name from the Blue Heron birds that frequent this area due to the shallow shores in the area.

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12.1 km

Least Tern Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond is nestled into some trees and along a winding path. In the fall you can enjoy all the leaves changing colors, with the pond freezing in the winter. …

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19.9 km

River Front Trail – Monument View Section

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This is a nice stretch of the 28-mile River Front Trail. As the name suggests, this trail follows the Colorado River, but it also passes through or bay a number …

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29.6 km

Las Colonias Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a stunning riverside park with great views of the Colorado River and the surrounding mesas. The park features access to the multi-use …

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