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 “Dig Days” run by a trained crew leader — weekday events 2–4 hours, weekend events half-day or longer; dates posted on the COPMOBA calendar.
First Tuesday of the month · 7–8:30pm, in person or virtual
Abstract & Title Training Center, 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction
Open to riders and volunteers; a join link is posted with each meeting for attending virtually.
Seasonal group rides & events — ask in shop / socials
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
401 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction
Rider-owned downtown shop built around the local riding community; ride schedule varies — confirm with the shop. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (service by appointment).
Open daily · weekdays 9am–9pm, weekends 9am–8pm
Bouldering, lead, top-rope and auto-belay plus Kilter/Moon/Woods boards; clinics offered — check the gym for class times.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays · 7:00–8:30pm in the fitness area (18+)
716 Scarlet St, Grand Junction
Coached sessions with a GripFit instructor — free for members, $20 for non-members. Just show up, or book a session.
Open daily · Mon–Fri 2–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–8pm
716 Scarlet St, Grand Junction
Bouldering-focused gym with fresh weekly route-setting.
Every other Monday · 7:00–8:30pm in the fitness area
716 Scarlet St, Grand Junction
Covers the basics — safety, technique and route navigation. No experience needed; free for members, $25/session otherwise.
Every other Wednesday · 7:00–8:00pm
716 Scarlet St, Grand Junction
A bi-weekly session for women to climb together and build confidence in a supportive setting. Free for members; the gym lists no separate non-member price.
Seasonal clinics, guided tours & races — see GMNC
Grand Mesa Nordic trailheads
Classic and skate clinics plus private lessons — the winter line-up includes free learn-to-ski clinics, a Masters program and Women’s Wednesdays; dates posted each season.
Roughly two free walks a month · plus field trips, owl prowls & seasonal counts
Varies — Grand Valley & beyond
One of the chapter’s most popular events, coordinated by its bird-walk organizer; walks are scheduled as leaders and locations come together, so check the GVAS calendar or newsletter for the next date. Outings range from Highline Lake to Connected Lakes and include owl prowls, fall bird banding and the Christmas Bird Count. Open to all ages and abilities.
3rd Monday of the month · social 6:30pm, poetry & program 7–8pm
First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction
Each meeting opens with a reading by a Colorado poet, then the evening’s program. Programs break over the summer and return in September.
Member meetings, casting clinics & conservation outings
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, plus casting, rigging and fly-tying classes booked around your schedule ($50/hour per person).
Most weekends in the semester · plus free weekday outings
Subsidized weekend trips (transportation, gear and food included) and free weekday outings; the rental shop is open to the public too. The trip list is published semester by semester.
Seasonal river & lake trips · kayak/raft/SUP rentals
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 — filter Find Trips for the Western Slope group.
Colorado Mountain Club — Western Slope
Winter outings on the CMC calendar
Group paddles & meetups coordinated via Facebook
Colorado River & Grand Mesa lakes
Informal kayak/canoe/SUP community; trips planned in the Facebook group.