Located in Central Colorado the county of Gunnison was named for the military explorer John W. Gunnison. Looking for a transcontinental railroad route, Gunnison’s expedition passed through the area in 1853. Exploration took place between the 38th and 39th parallels, …
Ridgway Area Trails
Ridgway Area Trails are located south of Montrose off of Highway 550. The foundation of the Ridgeway Area Trails is the RAT Group. RAT has been dedicated to founding and supporting mountain bike trails in the Ridgway area. RAT is …
Ride: Shavanao Valley
This grouping of mountain bike trails is the southern anchor for the Tabeguache Trail. trail head about 9 miles from downtown Montrose to the No Thoroughfare Canyon at the Colorado National Monument just outside of Grand Junction. The trail is …
Ride the West End
When thinking of the West End, the words wild and scenic come to mind. West End Mountain Biking features high mesas, deep sandstone canyons, and arroyos. Views of the LaSalle Mountains just over the state line in Utah, as well …
Basecamp Palisade
Located at the eastern edge of the Grand Valley, Palisade is the “peach capitol of Colorado.” When settlement was allowed in the 1880’s, agriculture was the primary mover of economic activity. Today, Palisade rests on the foundation of agriculture, yielding …
Basecamp: Rifle
Rifle was built on cattle ranching in the last several decades of the 19th century. Growth was accelerated with the advent of the Denver, Rio Grande Western Pacific Rail Road reaching the valley in 1889. Cattle and agricultural products could …
Basecamp Fruita
Located on the western edge of the Grand Valley, Furita is the perfect basecamp for riding the Kokopelli Trail and surfing the Colorado into Utah. Settlement began in the 1880’s with town founder William Pabor, with incorporation in 1844. In …
Basecamp: Delta County
The City of Delta is located at the confluence of the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Rivers, and offers a charming and eclectic Downtown with thriving businesses, gorgeous parks, a first-rate community recreation center, and a world-class golf course, Devil’s Thumb. …
Basecamp: Moab
Located in Southeastern Utah, Moab is the center of three season activity. Arches National Park Arches National Park Guide Pdf Canyonlands National Park Canyonlands National Park Guide Pdf One of the river fords for the Old Spanish Trail, …
Basecamp: Grand Junction
Grand Junction is located at the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers. The name Grand refers to the original name of the Colorado River, with Junction for the Grands meeting of the Gunnison River. The Upper Colorado River from …
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