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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Grand Junction

Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Grand Junction

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3.3

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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Grand Junction

01:11

24.0km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.39 km

Beach

8.83 km

Blue Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake boasts a nice trail that encircles it between the Colorado River. It derives its name from the Blue Heron birds that frequent this area due to the shallow shores in the area.

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9.34 km

Least Tern Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond is nestled into some trees and along a winding path. In the fall you can enjoy all the leaves changing colors, with the pond freezing in the winter. …

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12.0 km

River Front Trail – Monument View Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice stretch of the 28-mile River Front Trail. As the name suggests, this trail follows the Colorado River, but it also passes through or bay a number …

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22.7 km

Brown Cycles Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Although the dirt jumps are gone (like in the image) Brown Cycles still remains. The shop, owned and operated by Chris Brown, is arguably the best bike shop in Grand …

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

1.55 km

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

5.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Grand Junction

Blue Heron Lake

Least Tern Pond

River Front Trail – Monument View Section

Brown Cycles Bike Shop

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