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Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

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Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

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Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

03:36

63.2km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.2 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.30 km

View of Colorado National Monument from James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This large pond in the park is fed by the Colorado River and is home to many birds. There is a dirt path that circles the park and fishing is …

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12.9 km

Clifton Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

The Clifton Nature Park is a local-favorite in Grand Junction Colorado, accessible either via D Road or the bike trail. This park is wheelchair friendly with many paved paths, a …

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14.5 km

Corn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Corn Lake is a popular fishing spot with a trail that goes all the way around the lake. In addition, there are picnic shelters, boat ramps, and restrooms.

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23.3 km

Beach

24.2 km

Riverside Trail - Las Colonias Section access

Highlight • Trail

25.9 km

Brown Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Although the dirt jumps are gone (like in the image) Brown Cycles still remains. The shop, owned and operated by Chris Brown, is arguably the best bike shop in Grand …

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31.4 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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31.9 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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36.6 km

Rugged Ridge Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

For a rainy spring day, there's nothing better than grabbing something warm and caffeine infused for the ride up Monument Road

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63.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.5 km

6.56 km

5.93 km

1.10 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

29.0 km

1.38 km

834 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

View of Colorado National Monument from James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

Clifton Nature Park

Corn Lake

Riverside Trail - Las Colonias Section access

Brown Cycles Bike Shop

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