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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Highway 6 west of 35 ½ Road

Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Highway 6 west of 35 ½ Road

Moderate

4.8

(9471)

9,472

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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Highway 6 west of 35 ½ Road

02:52

56.9km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park

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3.87 km

James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

Highlight • Lake

This large pond in the park is fed by the Colorado River and is home to many birds. There is a dirt path that circles the park and fishing is …

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8.11 km

Clifton Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

The Clifton Nature Park is a local-favorite in Grand Junction Colorado, accessible either via D Road or the bike trail. This park is wheelchair friendly with many paved paths, a …

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9.72 km

Corn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Corn Lake is a popular fishing spot with a trail that goes all the way around the lake. In addition, there are picnic shelters, boat ramps, and restrooms.

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18.5 km

Las Colonias Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Las Colonias Park is a lovely riverside spot along the Colorado River and the Riverfront Trail. You’ll find picnic shelters, restrooms, a dog park, playgrounds, and an amphitheater that hosts …

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22.9 km

Beach

25.4 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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25.9 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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28.5 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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56.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

6.10 km

3.02 km

1.23 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

17.8 km

834 m

740 m

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

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Blue Heron Lake – Least Tern Pond loop from Highway 6 west of 35 ½ Road

James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

Clifton Nature Park

Corn Lake

Las Colonias Park

Blue Heron Lake

Least Tern Pond

River Front Trail – Monument View Section

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