Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

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Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

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Brown Cycles Bike Shop – Blue Heron Lake loop from Palisade

03:36

63.2km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23.4 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.43 km

View of Colorado National Monument from James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This large pond in the park is fed by the Colorado River and is home to many birds. There is a dirt path that circles the park and fishing is allowed per regulations. The best view is on the east shore with the National Monument in the background.

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13.0 km

Clifton Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

The Clifton Nature Park is a local-favorite in Grand Junction Colorado, accessible either via D Road or the bike trail. This park is wheelchair friendly with many paved paths, a pond with fishing piers, and a nature trail along the river for walking and hiking. There are also many sitting and picnic areas as well as bathrooms for you to use. This is a great place to stop as you ride down the bike path and look for birds and other animals.

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14.6 km

Corn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Corn Lake is a popular fishing spot with a trail that goes all the way around the lake. In addition, there are picnic shelters, boat ramps, and restrooms.

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23.4 km

Beach

24.3 km

Riverside Trail - Las Colonias Section access

Highlight • Trail

26.0 km

Brown Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Although the dirt jumps are gone (like in the image) Brown Cycles still remains. The shop, owned and operated by Chris Brown, is arguably the best bike shop in Grand Junction. Their service is impeccable, selection of bikes and accessories is always top notch, and the customer service is outstanding. The shop is full of bicycle memorabilia and the owner is extremely passionate about bikes and ensuring others have a good time on bikes. They do offer rentals ranging from road bikes to mountain bikes and their used bike selection is quite unique. While this is a business, Chris makes everyone who stops by feel like family.

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31.5 km

Blue Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake boasts a nice trail that encircles it between the Colorado River. It derives its name from the Blue Heron birds that frequent this area due to the shallow shores in the area.

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32.0 km

Least Tern Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond is nestled into some trees and along a winding path. In the fall you can enjoy all the leaves changing colors, with the pond freezing in the winter. Be careful going around it as slick leaves can be deposited right on the trail.

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36.7 km