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Gems in Western Colorado - 5

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gem Favorite Without spoiling the surprise of the Bathtub, here is the view into Monument Canyon from the location.  Just make your way, carefully to the edge to see a piece of history.

Otto's Bathtub

(9) Redlands, CO
gem Favorite Rattlesnake Arch #Nomad_Dave for size reference. Nature is beautiful and part of who we are but also unforgiving and deadly, so take care of yourself out there.

Rattlesnake Arch

(6) Loma, CO
gem Favorite Panorama of Liberty Cap during a winter sunrise. with permission from Hobbes7714 Photo Credit: Andrew Wahr  Link: https://twitter.com/WahrAndrew

Liberty Cap

(10) Redlands, CO
gem Favorite Window Rock.

Book Cliffs View

(5) Fruita, CO
gem Favorite Coke Ovens Trail.

Coke Ovens Overlook

(7) Redlands, CO

Recommended Routes in Western Colorado - 34

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Favorite Rattlesnake Arch #Nomad_Dave for size reference. Nature is beautiful and part of who we are but also unforgiving and deadly, so take care of yourself out there.
Difficult Difficult

Rattlesnake Arches and Pollock Bench

16.4 mi 26.4 km 2,587' Up 788.61 m Up 2,588' Down 788.68 m Down

Fruita, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite Monumental in Grand Junction, this is what running on the Western Slope is all about
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Monument Canyon and Wedding Canyon

7.2 mi 11.5 km 961' Up 292.84 m Up 960' Down 292.75 m Down

Fruita, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite A glimpse of the petroglyphs.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Palisade Rim Trail

8.8 mi 14.2 km 1,514' Up 461.39 m Up 1,515' Down 461.72 m Down

Palisade, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite Looking back down the spine of the initial climb. This is particularly dangerous when the trail is muddy.
Difficult Difficult

Mount Garfield Trail Out and Back

3.5 mi 5.6 km 1,869' Up 569.66 m Up 1,868' Down 569.23 m Down

Palisade, CO
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Favorite D3 in the snow.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

The Cabin Loop

6.9 mi 11.1 km 798' Up 243.3 m Up 794' Down 241.91 m Down

Fruita, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite Wolverine Lake
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Grand Mesa Crag Crest Loop

10.9 mi 17.6 km 1,521' Up 463.69 m Up 1,540' Down 469.29 m Down

Cedaredge, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite Panorama of Liberty Cap during a winter sunrise. with permission from Hobbes7714 Photo Credit: Andrew Wahr  Link: https://twitter.com/WahrAndrew
Difficult Difficult

Lower Liberty Cap Trail Out and Back

3.3 mi 5.4 km 1,103' Up 336.17 m Up 1,103' Down 336.07 m Down

Redlands, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite View from the trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Devils Kitchen

1.1 mi 1.8 km 242' Up 73.74 m Up 242' Down 73.82 m Down

Redlands, CO
Explore in 3D
Favorite Window Rock.
Intermediate Intermediate

Window Rock Lollipop Loop

1.7 mi 2.7 km 182' Up 55.36 m Up 182' Down 55.4 m Down

Fruita, CO
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Western Colorado Hiking

  • 948 Miles 1,525 Kilometers of Trail
  • 34 Recommended Routes
  • 5 Gems Gems
  • 60 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 182 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 85 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Western Colorado - 293

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13.7 mi 22.0 km #1Big Dominguez Canyon
Intermediate Intermediate
Palisade, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Palisade, CO 20 
5.8 mi 9.4 km #2Monument Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Fruita, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Fruita, CO 17 
20.8 mi 33.5 km #3Sidewinder Trail
Difficult Difficult
Olathe, CO
Difficult Difficult
Olathe, CO
3.0 mi 4.8 km #4The Ribbon
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Orchard Mesa, CO
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Orchard Mesa, CO
0.8 mi 1.3 km #5Switchback Trail #705
Difficult Difficult
Palisade, CO
Difficult Difficult
Palisade, CO
6.6 mi 10.6 km #6Crag Crest Trail #711
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cedaredge, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cedaredge, CO
2.2 mi 3.5 km #7Jumbo Ridge
Difficult Difficult
Paonia, CO
Difficult Difficult
Paonia, CO
4.1 mi 6.5 km #8Deep Creek Trail #709
Intermediate Intermediate
Palisade, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Palisade, CO
2.7 mi 4.3 km #9Holy Cross Trail
Difficult Difficult
Orchard Mesa, CO
Difficult Difficult
Orchard Mesa, CO
1.4 mi 2.2 km #10Ridge of Doom
Intermediate Intermediate
Paonia, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Paonia, CO

Photos of Western Colorado - 368

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Monumental in Grand Junction, this is what running on the Western Slope is all about
Apr 22, 2015 near Fruita, CO
Wolverine Lake
Jul 14, 2015 near Cedaredge, CO
Independence Monument.
Jul 21, 2016 near Fruita, CO
Window Rock.
Jul 22, 2016 near Fruita, CO
There it is! The Independence Monument
Jul 31, 2016 near Fruita, CO
A rare wild beasty!
Mar 15, 2018 near Cedaredge, CO
Rattlesnake Arch #Nomad_Dave for size reference. Nature is beautiful and part of who we are but also unforgiving and deadly, so take care of yourself out there.
Oct 27, 2019 near Loma, CO
View from the trail.
Sep 5, 2023 near Redlands, CO
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