Hiking · Fruita, CO
Steve's Shortcut
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 12 miGood window today.
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 72°
Storm chance
11% overnight
Wind
5 mph ESE
Distance
0.5mi round trip
Elevation gain
—
High point
4,691ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Steve's Shortcut is a 0.5-mile hiking trail located near Fruita, Colorado, serving as a connector between Mary's Loop and Steve's Loop. It allows hikers to bypass a portion of Steve's Loop, though this is often considered a shortcut rather than a full trail replacement. The trail is classified as easy and flat. Starting from Mary's Loop, hikers locate a large cairn at the end of a slot canyon, scramble down the lip into the canyon, and follow the flat terrain to join the main loop. The elevation is 4,691 feet. Parking is available near the trailhead. The trail is accessible year-round.
Trail profile
Gain
—
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
4,691 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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