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Hiking · Grand Junction, CO

Window Rock Lollipop Loop

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

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

5.5 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

1.7mi round trip

Elevation gain

14ft

High point

4,610ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Window Rock Lollipop Loop is a 1.7-mile moderate hiking trail located in Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction. The route links the Canyon Rim Trail and the Window Rock Trail, forming a lollipop shape that begins and ends at the Visitor Center. Hikers traverse the Canyon Rim Trail along the canyon edge before descending via the Window Rock Trail through pinyon-juniper woodland to a cliff-edge overlook. The trail offers views of major sandstone formations, including Independence Monument, the Pipe Organ, and Sentinel Spire. The trailhead is accessible from the Visitor Center parking area off Rimrock Drive. The route is suitable for year-round hiking.

Trail profile

Gain

14 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

0%

High point

4,610 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead4,610 ft
2Viewpoint4,596 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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