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1.1 miles
Distance
255 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:10:14
Avg time
152 ft
Altitude change
4,781 ft
Altitude min
4,957 ft
Altitude max
4,805 ft
Altitude start
4,957 ft
Altitude end
2.679%
Grade
-39.037%
Grade max
47.377%
Grade min
3,883 ft
Distance climb
1,423 ft
Distance down
306 ft
Distance flat
00:10:14
Avg time
Coyote Ridge Details
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Riding AreaLunch Loops
Grand Junction, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGrand Junction Field Office of the BLM
Coyote Ridge is a challenging connector with a little flow and many excellent drops and jumps (when ridden west-east). Ridden the other directions it's a technical climb that will test your riding ability. Short but sweet, it's a fun connector/cutoff route.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 195 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to coyote-ridge trailhead
(39.036970, -108.596330)
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Jun 27, 2025 , Grand Junction
Routes with this trail
7 miles • 924 ft • 5 •
A lunch loops classic! is a unique technically and aerobically challenging trail that is full of obstacles...
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Shuttle without a vehicle. Ride up the gut on Tabeguache, then hit all of and come back down Lunch Loops...
11 miles • 1,486 ft • 8 •
Colorado, Grand Junction, Lunch Loops Relive Your Rides. Start your ride at the parking lot off Monument...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coyote Ridge
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Where is Coyote Ridge located?
Coyote Ridge 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 39.03697, -108.59633.
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How hard is Coyote Ridge?
Coyote Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.679%.
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What is the elevation gain for Coyote Ridge?
Coyote Ridge has 78 m of elevation gain. The trail has 32 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,457 m to 1,511 m.
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Is Coyote Ridge a point to point trail?
Coyote Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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