DOG-FRIENDLY GRAND JUNCTION Through Your DOG’S EYES Four-legged guests adore Grand Junction’s outdoor splendor just as much as you do — so why leave a member of the family at home? Here are some signature activities that will earn you two paws up from your canine best friend. Don’t fret! Most hiking routes in Grand Junction welcome leashed dogs, with the exception of Colorado National Monument, where dogs aren’t permitted on trails. Learn more about visiting with your furry pal below. Find dog-friendly trails on page 16. Traveling with Your Pup? HUNTING Whether you have a fowl-and small-game pointer or retriever or large-game tracking hound, we know your furry friend is an indispensable hunting companion. Bring them along for an epic elk-and deer-hunting adventure in the Grand Mesa National Forest or Uncompahgre Plateau , or to help you retrieve geese and ducks along the Colorado River (public lands portions only) . Learn more about hunting in the Grand Junction area on page 30 and at VisitGrandJunction.com/Hunting . PATIO CHILLIN’ Soak up some sunshine on one of the many patios that allow leashed pooches. Grab some hearty grub at Spoons Bistro & Bakery or check out Enzo’s Ristorante Italiano , which has a couple of patios that overlook Bookcliff Country Club . Blue Moon Bar & Grille is one of the longest operating restaurants in Downtown Grand Junction. Enjoy the fresh air, sunny skies and a refreshing brew on the spacious outdoor patio -your furry friend is welcome here as well! SUP There are seemingly endless places to launch your stand-up paddleboard, from the Grand Mesa National Forest’s 300 glassy lakes to the peaceful Colorado River, and pups with stellar balancing skills can go along for the ride. Need a board? Outfitters like Grand Junction Adventures have your back. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: INSTAGRAM/@COLORADO_MEANDERINGS; INSTAGRAM/@HANAKO_BLISS; INSTAGRAM/@RIOTHEGOODBOI; INSTAGRAM/@KADAGPHOTOGRAPHY; INSTAGRAM/@MOJENGAA; INSTAGRAM/@ELLENMYE; INSTAGRAM/@KORE_MARY. GRAND MESA TRAIL SNIFFING Enjoy hiking with your tail-wagging pal? With the exception of Colorado National Monument , where dogs are prohibited on trails, most hiking routes in the Grand Junction area are open to dogs. Go for an easy ramble through cottonwood groves and wetlands on the 28-mile Riverfront Trail (one-way) or score unparalleled sunset views of the Grand Junction area on the 8-mile Palisade Rim Trail . Leash laws vary at different locales, so be sure to review them before you head out. 44 While many hotels in Grand Junction accommodate travelers with furry family members in tow, here are some cozy options to consider. Browse lodging listings starting on page 49 for more options. Clarion Inn Days Inn Fairfield Inn & Suites Hampton Inn Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel Maverick La Quinta Inn & Suites SpringHill Suites Lodging | VISIT GRAND JUNCTION OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE
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