Hiking · Fruita, CO
East Bluffs Loop
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 12 miGood window today.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 81°
Storm chance
24% afternoon
Wind
5 mph WNW
Distance
0.81mi round trip
Elevation gain
7ft
High point
4,521ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The East Bluffs Loop is a short hiking and mountain biking trail located within Highline Lake State Park near Fruita, Colorado. The trailhead is situated at coordinates 39.27409, -108.83462. Sources provide conflicting data regarding the trail's length, citing measurements of 0.81 miles, 2.2 miles, and 2.0 miles. The elevation is listed at 4,512 feet in the database, while Colorado state records indicate an elevation range between 4,695 and 4,746 feet with a gain of 51 feet. The trail is generally considered easy to moderate in difficulty. It is accessible year-round, though AllTrails reviews suggest the best times to visit are April through September. The trail allows leashed dogs and mountain bikes. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is part of the Highline Lake State Park trail network.
Trail profile
Gain
7 ft
Avg grade
0%
Steepest
0%
High point
4,521 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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