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Las Colonias Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Junction, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Las Colonias Trail'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.

PavedShadedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Las Colonias Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (70 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“There's some well maintained benches along the trail, and it's wide enough for 4-5 people to walk side by side.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“It's a beautiful trail, that's well paved and in a nice area, about 10ft to 20ft from the river.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“There's limited shade if you come up from the golf course though, so when it's hot the sun really beats down!”

Everything you want to do : just chilling, walk on the paved or dirt trails enjoying the river and the flowers. You can jog or bike! There's mountain bike practice obstacles course, skate park. I wish we stayed a little longer.

★★★★★ — Rudy , Sep 2021

I really enjoy the trails here and the atmosphere. One of the best parks in town. The play ground on the west end has issues with vagrants and vandalism.

★★★★☆ — Brian , Mar 2022

We took the trail around the disc golf course. It's beautiful with the ricer running through it, some art pieces and Wonderful vistas. We'll be back.

★★★★★ — Dave , Jan 2022

Go to the park and cool trailhead! We rode our bikes to this location several times good spot

★★★★★ — Aaron , Apr 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 70 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“There's limited shade if you come up from the golf course though, so when it's hot the sun really beats down!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It's a beautiful trail, that's well paved and in a nice area, about 10ft to 20ft from the river.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There is great shelter,picnic,rest areas,with comfortable bathrooms.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Go to the park and cool trailhead!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Everything you want to do : just chilling, walk on the paved or dirt trails enjoying the river and the flowers.”

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Plan your run at Las Colonias Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone(970) 254-3861

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Las Colonias Trail

725 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.