Hiking · Grand Junction, CO
Window Rock Lollipop Loop
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 1 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
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
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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