Windmill Loop

Total Miles
13.0

Elevation

2,015.98 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

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Trail Overview

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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Windmill Loop
Windmill Loop
Windmill Loop

Difficulty

Moderate. Much is easy, but several places are bumpy and slow. No major obstacles. One narrow rocky shelf road. Read trail description for The Tabequache, Trail #22, before proceeding past Wpt. 05. SUVs with highclearance, skid plates, low gears and a skilled driver can do the entire loop.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Isaac Anderson
May 12, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

Access Description

From Grand Junction, head west on Hwy. 340 about 1 mile. Turn left on Monument Rd. and then turn left again on D Road. D Road eventually turns south and becomes Rosevale Road. Turn right on Little Park Road and drive another 4.2 miles to Third Flats Trailhead on left.

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