Dirt Bike Trails
Near Clifton, Colorado

Horse Mesa is a lollipop loop starting down by the Gunnison River off of BLM Rte 629. It starts flat and sandy prior to a pretty long, steep, and straight climb onto the mesa. The climb is only mildly technical but is notably steep with some exposure. Once on the mesa, the next section is pretty roc...
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Windmill Loop Single Track is a challenging high-desert ride designed specifically for experienced dirt bikers and mountain bikers seeking a rugged, remote adventure with technical obstacles. Spanning approximately 7.9 miles through the scenic Bangs Canyon area near Grand Junction, Colorado, this de...
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A great route for OHV and dispersed camping access in the Grand Junction area. Mostly loose gravel, though the later portion of the trail gets slightly more demanding with larger rocks, ruts, and washes. The road Y's approximately 3.7 miles in, stay left to continue this route;the Right will lead yo...
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The Tabeguache Trail is located in the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area and was developed with the help of the Grand Junction Four-Wheelers. You can find pretty much anything you're looking for here. All roads lead to an off-roader's playground where you can hang out and test your skills.
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This popular scenic route begins where the pavement ends and winds around hills and cliffs with expansive views of the Book Cliffs and surrounding mountains. The trail consists mostly of fine dirt with 5–6-inch ruts, frequent whoops, rock gardens, and 6–8-inch rock ledges, becoming increasingly rock...
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Saddle Up is a 50-inch trail most accessible from the Bangs Canyon Trailhead. This trail seems to see less usage than others in the area. If you're out in the offseason or on a weekday, you likely will have it to yourself. To access from Bangs Canyon, briefly take the Tabeguache Trail about 500 feet...
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A world-class trail that tests the most experienced drivers. It is maintained by Grand Junction Four Wheelers and gives bragging rights to those who can drive it.
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This is a 50-inch trail that runs parallel to Third Flats Road. It is a moderate trail as it is consistently technical but lacks any really challenging features. All but maybe one obstacle are under 18 inches. The trail features some good views and has a couple of cool rock features. The trail desce...
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The route to Monument Rocks begins wide and open, gradually narrowing as it winds deeper into the backcountry. Drivers will encounter exposed rock sections, ruts, and eroded hills, with the terrain becoming more rugged as the trail progresses. The landscape is defined by canyons and steep-sided feat...
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A good resource for dispersed camping in the Grand Junction Area. There is a vast network of offshoots and alternate routes in this BLM area. Monitoring weather conditions prior to arrival is recommended. Use previously disturbed areas only. Pack out what you pack in. High clearance is recommended t...
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Powerline Wash Loop is an ideal option for offroaders of all skill levels seeking a fast, sandy ride with fun banked turns in Colorado's North Desert. This 9.75-mile loop begins with a sandy wash segment that makes up the first quarter of the route, transitioning into a twisting double-track trail f...
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Butterknife is a highly technical, physically demanding singletrack trail designed for experienced dirt bike riders seeking the ultimate challenge within the Bangs Canyon and Third Flats trail networks. Spanning approximately 6.1 miles with a net elevation loss of about 577 feet when traveled from w...
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Close to Grand Junction, Coal Canyon provides easy access to multi-use recreation. This route begins in a wash and climbs to an overlook of Palisade. The trail continues in the wash, which gets narrower and eventually stops. Camping available. Please stay on trail and be respectful of hikers, horseb...
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Second Thoughts is an awesome intermediate single track trail accessible at the Third Flats Trail head. Most people ride the trail downhill, west to east, which is generally easier, but it is great both ways. The trail has a bit of everything. The west end is the most technical, with some chunky roc...
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This is a fun 50-inch trail that is a key connector to other trails in the area. The trail lacks any notable technical features but does have some loose rock and some sand in spots, especially when you drop into a wash on the north side. The trail also features some cool sections of red sand and roc...
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Billings Canyon Road serves as an excellent, scenic connector for four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes looking to link up the expansive Third Flats and Bangs Canyon trail systems. Spanning approximately 2.6 miles, this trail offers moderate elevation changes ranging from 5,618 feet to 6,1...
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Lasso is a fun and scenic single-track trail located in the Bangs Canyon area that is mostly rocky (but not loose rock) and hard-pack dirt. It is accessed via the Saddle Up trail. It strings together very nicely with the more challenging Pony Tail trail to the west. Much of the trail has moderate ex...
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This is a good option for connecting Mesa County Roads 25 and 27 1/4 as opposed to backtracking entirely to town. There are other routes in the vicinity to explore, though most either dead end or simply disappear in the cliffs. This is route is mostly easy, flat dirt road, with only a few instances ...
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Quad Rocker is a 50-inch trail near the trailhead on Third Flats Road. It is a short loop but offers access to a variety of other trails. This a generally rocky trail hence the name. The south side of the loop is rockier while the north side has some of the harder features and steeper grades. The tr...
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Pony Tail is a short but fun technical trail in the Bangs Canyon system that is mostly rocky (but not loose rock) and hard-pack dirt. The trail starts and ends on the Saddle Up 50-inch trail. Climb to an awesome 360-degree view before a descent with mild exposure back to the ATV trail. The trail see...
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Horse Mesa is a lollipop loop starting down by the Gunnison River off of BLM Rte 629. It starts flat and sandy prior to a pretty long, steep, and straight climb onto the mesa. The climb is only mildly technical but is notably steep with some exposure. Once on the mesa, the next section is pretty roc...
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A great route for OHV and dispersed camping access in the Grand Junction area. Mostly loose gravel, though the later portion of the trail gets slightly more demanding with larger rocks, ruts, and washes. The road Y's approximately 3.7 miles in, stay left to continue this route;the Right will lead yo...
Learn more about Mesa County Road 27 1/4

The Tabeguache Trail is located in the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area and was developed with the help of the Grand Junction Four-Wheelers. You can find pretty much anything you're looking for here. All roads lead to an off-roader's playground where you can hang out and test your skills.
Learn more about The Tabequache

This popular scenic route begins where the pavement ends and winds around hills and cliffs with expansive views of the Book Cliffs and surrounding mountains. The trail consists mostly of fine dirt with 5–6-inch ruts, frequent whoops, rock gardens, and 6–8-inch rock ledges, becoming increasingly rock...
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Horse Mesa is a lollipop loop starting down by the Gunnison River off of BLM Rte 629. It starts flat and sandy prior to a pretty long, steep, and straight climb onto the mesa. The climb is only mildly technical but is notably steep with some exposure. Once on the mesa, the next section is pretty roc...
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A great route for OHV and dispersed camping access in the Grand Junction area. Mostly loose gravel, though the later portion of the trail gets slightly more demanding with larger rocks, ruts, and washes. The road Y's approximately 3.7 miles in, stay left to continue this route;the Right will lead yo...
Learn more about Mesa County Road 27 1/4

The Tabeguache Trail is located in the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area and was developed with the help of the Grand Junction Four-Wheelers. You can find pretty much anything you're looking for here. All roads lead to an off-roader's playground where you can hang out and test your skills.
Learn more about The Tabequache

This popular scenic route begins where the pavement ends and winds around hills and cliffs with expansive views of the Book Cliffs and surrounding mountains. The trail consists mostly of fine dirt with 5–6-inch ruts, frequent whoops, rock gardens, and 6–8-inch rock ledges, becoming increasingly rock...
Learn more about BLM 31