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Mountain Biking · Grand Junction, CO

Big Sister

moderateTrail 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

Elevation gain

High point

4,593ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Big Sister is a moderate mountain biking trail located in the Lunch Loops trail system near Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The trail climbs around the highest of the Three Sisters hills, a prominent local landmark. It is classified as a blue difficulty singletrack with some easy technical sections. The route is approximately 0.75 miles long and can be ridden in either direction. Elevation ranges from roughly 1,477 feet to 4,591 feet depending on the specific metric referenced, with minimal total elevation gain. Average ride time is short, often cited as 2 to 4 minutes for the full loop or out-and-back segment. Access is via the Tabeguache trailhead, with parking available at the trailhead. The trail is open from April through October and is pet-friendly.

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Steepest

High point

4,593 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,593 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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