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912 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
00:02:10
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
4,694 ft
Altitude min
4,717 ft
Altitude max
4,694 ft
Altitude start
4,715 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
587 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time
Big Sister Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLunch Loops
Grand Junction, Colorado -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGrand Junction Field Office of the BLM
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Big Sister Loop is a 912 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Grand Junction Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 130 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 949 rides
- Last: Dec 11, 2025
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Directions to big-sister-loop trailhead
(39.053160, -108.600160)
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Routes with this trail
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Sister Loop
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Where is Big Sister Loop located?
Big Sister Loop is located in Lunch Loops, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lunch Loops trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.05316, -108.60016.
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How hard is Big Sister Loop?
Big Sister Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Sister Loop?
Big Sister Loop has 21 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,694 ft to 4,717 ft.
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Is Big Sister Loop a point to point trail?
Big Sister Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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