There isn't a whole lot to GJ. No real reason to stay there the whole time, its a pretty unremarkable city compared to the other spots. Plus the drive back to there from all the destinations you mentioned is pretty damn boring. I go to GJ a few times a year but it is to Mtn Bike, not for the actual city.

When/if you head down to Telluride you should really head south and do the entire San Juan Skyway route. The Silverton Ouray portion of that ride is mentioned frequently here. I think the entire ride is pretty stunning except for the part near Cortez. Mesa Verde is by Cortez and is great. Doin this from GJ and returning to GJ would be a really long and rushed day.

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Posted by Funky Tide 8

Bayou Chico

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Posted on 9/10/19 at 11:13 am to 8thyearsenior

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There isn't a whole lot to GJ. No real reason to stay there the whole time, its a pretty unremarkable city compared to the other spots.

I've been to GJ before, it just seems like a very central location to the things that we want to do.

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Plus the drive back to there from all the destinations you mentioned is pretty damn boring.

Is it? I remember driving from Moab to CJ being a beautiful drive. And I can't imagine the drive from GJ to Dinosaur not being cool. Same with Black Canyon, and San Juans back to GJ.

I am not trying to be argumentative btw, I appreciate the input. You've made me consider other possibilities.

I'm kind of thinking about cancelling the last 2 or 3 nights in Grand Junction, and getting a place closer to Denver for the sake of convenience.

Not sure if we are going to go any further south than Telluride, but its a possibility. I would love to, but just don't if we'll have the time. I've been through Durango, Cortez, and Mesa Verde before.

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