There are so many great areas to hike around Grand Junction. Below are a list of our favorite hikes:

1. Liberty Cap - where we got engaged! This is a moderate to difficult hike, with ~1,200 ft of elevation gained over 1.5 miles (3 miles roundtrip). Provides a nice overlook of the Grand Valley at the top.

2. Mount Garfield - a Grand Junction classic. Very challenging hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gained over 2 miles (4 miles roundtrip). You might also run into some wild horses!

3. Cabin Loop - a moderately challenging 6-mile loop that leads to a historic cabin.

4. Monument Canyon Loop - moderate loop through the red rock of the CO National Monument. Great hike if you're looking to spot wild rams.

5. Skinner Cabin Trail - an easy, 2 mile (mostly flat) hike on a well maintained path.

6. Mesa Lakes Trail - this trail is great if you want to get up into the mountains! About an hour drive from Grand Junction.

7. River Front Trail - paved, mostly flat trail that follows the river.

Please reach out to Ellie if you have any questions about other hikes in the area :)

Mountain biking is one of our favorite activities to do in Grand Junction! There are multiple bike rental places around the Valley - we particularly recommend CBB in Fruita.

Some of our favorite trails include:

1. Pumps, Bumps, and Rollers (PBR)

2. Kessel Run

3. Rustler's Loop

4. Steve's Loop

5. Horsethief Bench

For questions about mountain biking, reach out to Ellie (970-773-0668) or local mountain biking expert Jeff (970-623-0114)

The Grand Valley has a number of awesome wineries, particularly in the town of Palisade.

If Grand Junction doesn't have enough red rock for you, take a quick (1.5 hour) drive into Utah and explore Arches National Park!

Enjoy a relaxing day at the world's largest hot springs pool in Glenwood Springs, CO!

Grand Junction has quite a few fun breweries. Some of our favorites include Base Camp, Ramblebine, and Trail Life.