The Colorado Riverfront Trail System is the culmination of thousands of hours of labor and thousands of dollars in contributions made by both individuals and organizations. These people have dedicated their energies to preserving those resources, the Colorado (originally the Grand) and the Gunnison Rivers, which have made the Grand Valley what it is today. The junction of these two mighty rivers provides a beautiful and rich habitat for wildlife and riparian vegetation in an otherwise arid region.

The river trails in Mesa County pass through cottonwood groves, wetlands, cattail marshes, over gravel bars, and across islands. This rich and diverse environment is home for over 200 different species of birds, three endangered species of fish, and an abundance of small animals.

The trail system, containing several sections, which can be located by using the links below, provides many recreational opportunities to all users. Walkers, bikers, skaters, joggers, and fisherman are the most commonly encountered users but are by no means the only patrons of the trail. The trail is often filled with children, people walking pets and sightseers. Please be courteous, yield to other users, keep your speed down, and enjoy the experience.

The trail sections mentioned on this website make up only a portion of the trails that can be accessed from the Grand Valley. It is hoped that some day there will be a statewide trail system that will link communities via rivers and historic transportation routes. Additional maps and information on other trails in the area can be obtained by contacting, state, federal, and local agencies.

In the meantime, go ahead and browse around our site using the Navigation Bar below.  "Events” will keep you up to date on what’s coming up on the Riverfront Trails, be it a trail maintenance day or a major publicized event, you’ll want to know what’s going on. Our page entitled simply “Trails” gives a more in depth description of each of the Riverfront Trails different loops. Find out which trail may suit you as a personal favorite. If you or your organization is interested in volunteering opportunities, check out our "Adopt-A-Trail" page.  If you’re curious about our Trail Host program, co-sponsored by the Grand Junction Police Department, see our “Adopt-A-Trail” page where you can find out more about what this program entails.

In the meantime, just sit back, relax, and tour the trails!