Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT) and the City of Grand Junction will host a chainbreaking event May 20 to celebrate the completion of the final phase of the Monument Trail. The event was originally planned for Friday, May 2, but a construction delay to ensure the trail is fully ready for all users led to the rescheduling to May 20, 4:30 p.m., at Lunch Loops Trailhead.

The event will feature food trucks and a group ride to commemorate the long-awaited connection between the Colorado Riverfront and the red-rock landscapes at the base of Colorado National Monument.

The Monument Trail forms the backbone of the Redlands Loop, a 10-mile route that connects desert, riparian and lake ecosystems in one ride through Lunch Loop, Connected Lakes, the Audubon Preserve, the Riverfront and nearby neighborhoods.