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  2. CO
  3. …Western Colorado
  4. …Grand Junction
  5. Lunch Loops
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“A great way to add some vertical to a Lunch Loop outing and a nice secluded route to Little Park Rd. ”

Andrew Walters
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Map Key

3.0

Miles

4.8

KM

86%

Runnable

5,438' 1,658 m

High

4,868' 1,484 m

Low

752' 229 m

Up

339' 103 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Runner Notes

The climb out is impossible/dangerous during rain/snow due to bentonite jackpot.

Description

Drop from Eagle's Tail down into wash, gradual climb that gets steep and technical at the top. Descend above Echo Canyon Trail to meet the Ribbon Trail. Then head left out of the wash following the well marked signs to reach Little Park Road. Bear right at the top to get onto the Gunny Loop or head left to avoid the pavement as long as possible heading towards Lunch Line/Tabeguache.

Contacts

Local Club: Mesa Monument Striders

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Grand Junction Field Office

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Andrew Walters
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  4.5 from 2 votes

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in Lunch Loops

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#3

in Lunch Loops

#773

in Colorado

#9,583

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Climbing out of Andy's Loop.
Jul 8, 2019 near Orchard…, CO
Andy's down below.
Jul 8, 2019 near Orchard…, CO
Feels like a moonscape
Jul 8, 2019 near Redlands, CO
Heading up the trail along the cliff edge.
Jul 8, 2019 near Orchard…, CO
Climbing out of the canyon.
Jul 8, 2019 near Redlands, CO

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