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Mountain Biking · Grand Junction, CO

Raven Ridge

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 8:15 pm.

85°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Storm chance

4% overnight

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:15 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 613 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

0.7mi round trip

Elevation gain

163ft

High point

5,017ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Raven Ridge is a short, technical connector trail in Grand Junction’s Lunch Loops system, located on the Colorado Plateau. Spanning approximately 0.4 to 0.7 miles at an elevation around 5,000 feet, the route serves as a southern extension of Curt’s Lane, linking to High Noon, and intersects with Lemon Squeezer, Pucker Up, Ali Alley, and Coyote Ridge. The trail features hard-pack single-track with flowing sections, high-angle turns, and navigation between boulders and ledges. It is classified as moderate difficulty, though some sources label it black diamond due to tight turns and rock rolls. The trail is managed by the BLM and allows hiking, biking, and dogs, but excludes horses and motorcycles. Parking is available at the trailhead. The typical riding season runs from April through October, with conditions varying based on weather and maintenance. Views include the ridge line of Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa.

Trail profile

Gain

163 ft

Avg grade

4%

Steepest

8%

High point

5,017 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,854 ft
2Trail Marker4,860 ft
3Trail End5,013 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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