WELCOME IF YOU’RE SEEKING ... RIDES FOR YOUR EQUINE COMPANION Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range Just 8 miles from Grand Junction, you can explore through the rocky, rugged terrain of this Bureau of Land Management’s 36,000-acre area, and spot majestic wild mustangs — descendants of those brought here by Spanish settlers and one of only a few wild horse sanctuaries left in the country. Horseback Tours LITTLE BOOKCLIFFS WILD HORSE AREA @CONRADEARNEST IF YOU’RE SEEKING ... DOWNHILL THRILLS Tabeguache Trail You could bike all the way from Grand Junction to Montrose on the 142-mile Tabeguache Trail, but some of the best technical mountain biking in Colorado can be found right by the trailhead — namely, the famed Lunch Loops trail system. dip, wind and flow with Powderhorn Mountain’s natural terrain. A lift drops you at the top, then it’s up to you to navigate the tree roots, rocky obstacles and 1,650 feet of exhilarating elevation drop. Grab your cowboy hat and saddle up for a relaxing and memorable horseback tour with JR’s Carriage Service . Their experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides will take you into the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range, providing you with the best chance to see the wild mustangs. @IMOIR Three Sisters Park Adjacent to the Tabeguache/ Lunch Loops trails and minutes from Downtown Grand Junction, this latest addition to the mountain-biking scene offers multi-use trails with terrain gentle enough for beginners and families. @CHASINGEPICMTB Kokopelli Trail at McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area The many scenic and challenging loops at Kokopelli Trail draws riders from around the state, especially Mack Ridge — a ride along a rocky ridgeline high above the Colorado River. Palisade Plunge Downhill fans, rejoice! This 32-mile single-track trail descends 6,000 feet from the top of the Grand Mesa National Forest all the way to the high-desert floor. Read more about this thrilling trail on page 33. Powderhorn Mountain Resort Bike Park As ski season closes, the spring snowmelt reveals multiple professionally crafted downhill trails that Calling all Treasure Seekers If geocaching is your jam, there are 823 geocaches hidden all over Grand Junction. Geocaching involves using GPS devices or smartphones to locate strategically hidden containers with little prizes and logs. Find out how and where to play at Geocaching.com . 4 | VISIT GRAND JUNCTION OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE FROM TOP: ADRENALINE DRIVEN ADVENTURE RENTALS & TOURS; INSTAGRAM/@CONRADEARNEST; INSTAGRAM/@IMOIR; INSTAGRAM/@CHASINGEPICMTB.
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