Home › Colorado › Grand Junction › Lunch Loop Trailhead
Lunch Loop Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 313 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Junction, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lunch Loop Trailhead'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.
Rugged park offering hiking and mountain biking trails of varying difficulty.
What runners say about Lunch Loop Trailhead
“Trailhead is clean and has some picnic tables.”
“Super beautiful its open 24 hrs it says no over night parking but we seen people in the night.”
“Plenty of trails to explore and mostly well marked!”
The trails here are varied and well marked. Great maps on sight too. Lots of parking. I usually come during the week because weekends tend to be crowded. Consider donating to COPMOBA who are the stewards builders and creators of these loops. Dogs are welcome too.
My brother & I recently took a journey to ride bikes here. There are several routes to take. We took a route that was challenging but fun for us. I'm from the midwest, so the riding here is different. Our riding is a good bit more flow-y and less technical. Riding hear was more tech & a bit less flow. ...
Always a good time riding the trails at Lunch Loops on my mountain bike. Challenging and fun. The ride to the top of Eagles Wing is worth it when you get to the top and can take in the views. Beautiful.
Clean and decently well marked. Great location for some pedaling loops that are easy to stack or ride in 30 mins to an hour. There are great views at the top and along eagle trails. Restrooms are located at the trail head and are usually fine unless someone forgets to put the lid down.
Trail conditions & character
“The ride to the top of Eagles Wing is worth it when you get to the top and can take in the views.”
“Several trails of this trailhead that range in difficulty from easy to hard and most are multi-use (bike, hike, run).”
“Our riding is a good bit more flow-y and less technical.”
“Plenty of trails to explore and mostly well marked!”
“If you want to ride Moab like trails but don't want to drive 2 hours, ride at the Lunch Loop trail system.”
Plan your run at Lunch Loop Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitelunch-loop-trailhead.edan.io
- Phone(970) 244-3044
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Grand Junction
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Devils Kitchen Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Popular hiking area featuring a picnic area and kid-friendly trails.
Devil's Kitchen Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Short, easy route that leads to a dramatic sandstone structure with views of the mountains and canyon.
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
State park along the Colorado River offering a restroom, picnic tables, a grill, and fishing.
Eagle Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Amenities at this 12-acre site include a trail system, picnic shelters, a skate park & a playground.