Dos Rios Grand Junction

The Riverfront at Dos Rios

The city of Grand Junction explains the area this way… “It is a 58-acre mixed-use development in the heart of the City of Grand Junction. The project consists of 15.8 acres of parks and open space, 9.5 acres for light industrial/commercial, and 10.2 acres for mixed-use development. With unparalleled access to the river, trail systems, green space and downtown, the City envisions this area as a vibrant neighborhood serving as a home, workplace, and play place for artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators.”

Here’s a photo of the development map that is posted along the Riverfront Trail.

The Confluence Center of Colorado

Constructed in 2025, The Confluence Center of Colorado at Dos Rios, a hub for conservation, outdoor education, and land stewardship. This building is shared with six nonprofit organizations, including EUREKA McConnell Science Museum, RiversEdge West, One Riverfront, Colorado National Monument Association, Colorado West Land Trust, and the Colorado Canyons Association. “The Confluence Center of Colorado brings together mission-focused, nonpolitical organizations working at the confluence of land and water science, education, agriculture, and stewardship to magnify our impact and ensure the longevity of our natural resources for future generations. By bringing these resources under one roof, the Confluence Center will amplify our ability to protect natural resources and engage the next generation.” Read more on The Confluence Center website.

Colorado Riverfront Trail

The Riverfront Trail is 28 miles of paved, and mostly connected paths, between Loma, Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade. I say “mostly” because to get from Grand Junction to Palisade, it requires you to ride on the road vs a designated trail. This trail gives walkers and riders access to so many parks, open space, and bathrooms as well as commercial experiences like breweries, the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, Las Colonias Amphitheater, a zipline over the Colorado river and more. You can read the Visit Grand Junction website to learn more about the Colorado Riverfront Trail.

Dos Rios Park and 45 minutes west

Starting at the Dos Rios Park,  we walked for 45 minutes, heading West. We were very impressed with the condition of the concrete trail and the cool workout equipment along the way. Everyone was very nice along the trail and bikers announced themselves when they passed us on the left. Some just rung their bike bells.

We took this walk in the morning towards the end of June and saw a couple groups going down the Colorado River in their kayaks or SUPS.  It was forecast to be a sunny 90-degree day and we wanted to walk before it got too hot. There were several picnic tables along the route where you could stop for a picnic.

About halfway on our adventure, we discovered a very shaded city park adjacent to a neighborhood, called Riverside Park. It’s between Colorado and Ute Avenues. Even the new basketball court was partially shaded in the morning! We discovered there are a few mini parking areas along the trail, some in the shade. We didn’t quite make it all the way to the Audubon Nature Preserve, Connected Lakes and James M. Robb State Park. There is so much to see along the trail!