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Bangs Canyon Recreation Area

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53 mi 86 km of trail — 2 Featured Rides

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Featured Rides in Bangs Canyon Recreation Area - 2

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Butterknife

#1

39.4 mi 63.4 km
Grand Junction Off-Road…
 4
Grand Junction, CO
Butterknife

#2

29.7 mi 47.8 km
Grand Junction Off-Road…
 4
Grand Junction, CO

Trails in Bangs Canyon Recreation Area - 13

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3.0 mi 4.9 km
#1 The Ribbon
Redlands, CO
3.0 mi 4.9 km Redlands, CO
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1.1 mi 1.7 km
#2 Free Lunch
Orchard Mesa, CO
1.1 mi 1.7 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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6.1 mi 9.7 km
#3 Gunny Loop
Orchard Mesa, CO
6.1 mi 9.7 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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Some Mud - Great dirt until the end of the downhill and there are some small muddy spots
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6.7 mi 10.8 km
#4 Butterknife
Orchard Mesa, CO
6.7 mi 10.8 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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0.7 mi 1.2 km
#5 Good Vibes
Orchard Mesa, CO
0.7 mi 1.2 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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2.9 mi 4.6 km
#6 Andy's Loop Trail
Orchard Mesa, CO
2.9 mi 4.6 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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3.1 mi 5.0 km
#7 Second Thoughts
Grand Junction, CO
3.1 mi 5.0 km Grand Junction, CO
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2.5 mi 3.9 km
#8 Eagle's Wing
Orchard Mesa, CO
2.5 mi 3.9 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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0.7 mi 1.1 km
#9 Prenup
Orchard Mesa, CO
0.7 mi 1.1 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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23.0 mi 37.0 km
#10 Tabeguache Trail - Grand Valley Section
Clifton, CO
23.0 mi 37.0 km Clifton, CO
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1.6 mi 2.6 km
#11 Twist-N-Shout
Orchard Mesa, CO
1.6 mi 2.6 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#12 Snake Skin
Orchard Mesa, CO
0.9 mi 1.4 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#13 Gunnector
Orchard Mesa, CO
1.0 mi 1.6 km Orchard Mesa, CO
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One of the first of many drops on Free Lunch!

#1

One of the first of many drops on Free Lunch!
 4
Orchard Mesa, CO
The downhill segment of the Gunny Loops is one of the best in the Fruita - Grand Junction area.

#2

The downhill segment of the Gunny Loops is one…
 8
Orchard Mesa, CO
Gunny Loop is a ripper of a descent!

#3

Gunny Loop is a ripper of a descent!
 3
Orchard Mesa, CO
If you keep right on the ribbon you'll see this drop located on a side trail in the trees

#4

If you keep right on the ribbon you'll see this…
 3
Redlands, CO
#followcamfriday on my favorite descent in the Lunch Loops system: Gunny Loop. This trail has everything from butter smooth high speed sections to super technical rocky zones.

#5

#followcamfriday on my favorite descent in the…
 8
Orchard Mesa, CO
Topping out on a short climb on the Gunny Loop.

#6

Topping out on a short climb on the Gunny Loop.
 5
Orchard Mesa, CO
The upper section of the Ribbon overlooking the Grand Valley

#7

The upper section of the Ribbon overlooking the…
 3
Redlands, CO
Riding through the technical section on The Ribbon. This is more difficult than the horsethief bench drop in. However, totally walkable.

#8

Riding through the technical section on The Rib…
 3
Orchard Mesa, CO

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