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Mountain Biking · Grand Junction, CO

Pony Tail

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 8:14 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Storm chance

4% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

4.5 moderate

Sun window

6:24 am to 8:14 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 80°.

Distance

1.5mi round trip

Elevation gain

23ft

High point

4,596ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Pony Tail is a 1.5-mile intermediate mountain biking singletrack located in the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area near Grand Junction, Colorado. The trail sits at an elevation of approximately 4,587 feet and is managed by the BLM. Access requires linking the trailhead to two-track roads and ATV connectors. It is a multi-use trail open to both directions, with dogs allowed and e-bikes permitted. The route is typically ridden in 15 to 26 minutes and is accessible from April through October. Parking is available at the trailhead. The terrain is classified as moderate difficulty with ground surface, offering a short, engaging ride suitable for riders with some experience.

Trail profile

Gain

23 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

1%

High point

4,596 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,587 ft
2Trail Marker4,573 ft
3Trail End4,596 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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