Window Rock Lollipop Loop

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.