Just moved to Grand Junction, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Thursdays · 5–6 mi on the Lunch Loops with shorter options
Lunch Loops Trailhead, Grand Junction
Casual, all abilities welcome; shorter loop options available.
Groomed all winter · Skyway, County Line & Ward systems
Skyway Trailhead, CO Hwy 65, Grand Mesa
Volunteer-groomed 50+ km, free to use (donations/membership support grooming); ~45 mi from Grand Junction via I-70 & Hwy 65.
Mondays · rotating between Devil’s Canyon, Flume Canyon, Pollock Bench & Mary’s Loop
Rotating Fruita/Loma trailheads
Casual 4–7 mi loops, all abilities, run in all conditions; start time varies by season — confirm on the club page.
Wednesday mornings — see club page for location
Around Grand Junction
Volunteer dig days & trail work — see COPMOBA events
Lunch Loops & Grand Valley trailheads
Trail-stewardship days plus a seasonal lineup of community bike events; dates posted on the COPMOBA calendar.
Chapter meetings — open to riders & volunteers
Abstract & Title Training Center, 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction
Seasonal group rides & events — ask in shop / socials
202 E Aspen Ave, Fruita
The hub for Fruita’s 18 Road and Kokopelli riding; group rides and events vary seasonally — check the shop’s Facebook/Instagram.
Seasonal shop rides — see shop socials
410 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction
Rider-owned downtown shop built around the local riding community; ride schedule varies — confirm with the shop.
Open daily · weekdays 9am–9pm, weekends 9am–8pm
611 25 Road, Grand Junction
Bouldering, lead, top-rope and auto-belay plus Kilter/Moon/Woods boards; clinics offered — check the gym for class times.
Coached sessions multiple times a week (18+)
716 Scarlet St, Grand Junction
Coached program from intro classes to early-morning circuit training; exact days on the gym’s calendar page.
Open daily · Mon–Fri 2–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–8pm
716 Scarlet St, Grand Junction
Bouldering-focused gym with fresh weekly route-setting.
Seasonal clinics, guided tours & races — see GMNC
Grand Mesa Nordic trailheads
Weekly, free bird walks in April & May
Around the Grand Valley
Free weekly spring walks; monthly walks and field trips run year-round. (Season tagged shoulder.)
Monthly outings · Highline Lake, Connected Lakes, owl prowls
Varies — Grand Valley & beyond
Open to all ages and abilities; includes fall bird banding at Connected Lakes and the Christmas Bird Count.
Member meetings, casting clinics & conservation outings
Grand Junction
Western Colorado’s largest TU chapter (#319): community casting events, film tours, Iron Flys and streamside restoration.
Guided trips & shop intel — by arrangement
Western Anglers, Grand Junction
Grand Junction’s full-service fly shop — guided trips on the Colorado, Gunnison and Grand Mesa lakes.
Most weekends in the semester · plus free weekday outings
CMU campus, Grand Junction
Subsidized weekend trips and free weekday afternoon/evening outings; the rental shop is open to the public too.
Seasonal river & lake trips · kayak/raft/SUP rentals
CMU campus, Grand Junction
Colorado Mountain Club — Western Slope
Trips posted on the CMC calendar year-round
Trailheads across Western Colorado
Volunteer trip-leader model; schedule lives on the CMC trip calendar.
Colorado Mountain Club — Western Slope
Winter outings on the CMC calendar
Grand Mesa & Western Colorado
Group paddles & meetups coordinated via Facebook
Colorado River & Grand Mesa lakes
Informal kayak/canoe/SUP community; trips planned in the Facebook group.