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Mountain Biking · Grand Junction, CO

Bentonite Hill

difficultTrail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 0 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

5.5 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

0.1mi round trip

Elevation gain

High point

4,853ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Bentonite Hill is a short, difficult mountain biking trail in Grand Junction, Colorado. The route spans 0.1 miles and sits at an elevation of 4,853 feet. It functions primarily as a fast, flowing descent from the rim down to the Tabeguache Trail. The trail is exposed and skirts the side of a mineral-heavy hill. Riders can access it via Curt's Lane or connect it to Moto Trail. The surface is dirt and rated as double black diamond by some mapping services, though listed generally as difficult. The trail is open from April through October. Parking is available near the trailhead, and pets are allowed.

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Steepest

High point

4,853 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,745 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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