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Hiking · Grand Junction, CO

Eagle's Tail

difficultTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

84°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

6 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 72°.

Distance

1.12mi round trip

Elevation gain

9ft

High point

4,642ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Eagle's Tail is a 1.12-mile hiking trail in the Tabeguache Lunch Loop Trail System on BLM land in Grand Junction, Colorado. The trail begins near the end of Monument Road, accessible from the parking lot alongside the bike park. Hikers head right at the trailhead, then take a right at the Eagle's Tail/Pet-e-kes junction into the wash. The route climbs over rocky terrain to reach a ridge, offering views of parallel trails. The trail connects with Eagle's Wing and Andy's Loop. Sources vary on difficulty, listing it as difficult due to steep incline and technical rockwork, or easy due to gentle ground surface. The trail is open year-round. Parking is available at the start.

Trail profile

Gain

9 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

0%

High point

4,642 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,642 ft
2Viewpoint4,633 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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