Dirt Bike Trails
Near Orchard Mesa, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Flowy 50-inch trail that provides access to a lot of the areas single track. Trail is fast and a lot of fun with only minor technical features and no particularly steep grades. Has some nice turns and a lot of sand, when ridden West to East it would be downhill but it's fun to ride fast in either di...
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The beginning of this trail is much like Moab with a fun open ATV area. You'll get a nice stop at the shoreline of the Gunnison River and of course the windmill. You'll pass Billings Canyon on your way out.
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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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Roll Over Ridge is a fun, rocky 50-inch trail connecting with the Quad Rocker Loop and Cedar Pt Road. If you are on a dirt bike, it is also the only way to access the more challenging Rampage single track. Going East to West, most of the trail is a combination of loose rock, slick rock, and sand. Th...
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This new single-track trail can be accessed from Third Flats Trailhead via Rollover Ridge or Bangs Canyon Trailhead via Billings Canyon Road. This trail is as technical and challenging as any of the other trails in the area. The trail has moderate exposure, tight switchbacks, large rocks, and some t...
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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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This trail has a narrow, hard-to-see entrance off the paved road, so use caution when entering and exiting. It begins near a parking area for up to 12 vehicles and consists of extremely sandy terrain that can become difficult when wet. At 0.2 miles, a washed-out section creates 15 degrees off-camber...
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The entrance is narrow and difficult to see from the highway, so use caution when entering. The trail begins with 5–8-inch ruts through very sandy soil that can become difficult when wet. At 0.1 miles, the trail reaches 10–15 degrees off-camber terrain with ruts up to 12 inches. Around 0.2 miles, a ...
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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 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.
Learn more about Billings Canyon

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...
Learn more about Art Cooks View

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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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 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.
Learn more about Billings Canyon

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...
Learn more about Billings Canyon Road

The beginning of this trail is much like Moab with a fun open ATV area. You'll get a nice stop at the shoreline of the Gunnison River and of course the windmill. You'll pass Billings Canyon on your way out.
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