Fall Hiking · Grand Junction, CO
Connected Lakes Trailhead
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 4 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
5.6 moderate
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:17 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 72°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
4,637ft
Season
Sep - Nov
About
The Connected Lakes Trailhead is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, within the Connected Lakes Section of James M. Robb Colorado River State Park. This moderate hike offers a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) loop that takes approximately 43 minutes to complete. The trail traverses a landscape of ponds, wetlands, and riparian zones, providing opportunities for birding, hiking, and trail running. Facilities include parking, restrooms, and ADA-accessible fishing piers. The trail is open year-round but is particularly noted for fall colors from September through November. It is pet-friendly and generally considered an easy route, though hikers should be prepared for variable conditions.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
4,637 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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