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James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Junction, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 13 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
State park along the Colorado River offering a restroom, picnic tables, a grill, and fishing.
What runners say about James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section
“It's clean, sites are easy to get in to.”
“Absolutely beautiful walk around the connected lakes.”
“Great areas for fishing, running, picnicking, fam photo sessions and biking.”
“Quiet, scenic and no problem to bring your dogs.”
It's a good place to visit. Would recommend for an early morning or sunset walk. There's plenty of different loops to walk. If I lived in Grand Junction I'd probably be here to fish as well. There are several covered areas along the water with tables to sit or relax or even take a lunch to. It's also a quiet area.
Absolutely beautiful in the fall. Great areas for fishing, running, picnicking, fam photo sessions and biking. ❤️
Great place to run, bicycle, fish, swim, picnic or just be outdoors. Bonus-no mosquitos!
This park is beautiful. If you wanna go for a walk, this is the best place.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful walk around the connected lakes.”
“Quiet, scenic and no problem to bring your dogs.”
Plan your run at James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance13 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecpw.state.co.us
- Phone(970) 858-9188
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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