Eagles Trail, Lemon Squeezer and Tabeguache Loop

Driving through Colorado National Monument was very easy and gorgeous. Very scenic drive with many lookouts to stop at. Every lookout has a spot to park and you can just jump out and photograph the book cliffs and canyons. I stopped at almost all of the lookouts and they are all breathtaking. I definitely recommend checking this place out and bringing your camera along with.

Known as the "crookedest road in the world" when it was built in the early 1900s, the Serpents Trail in Colorado National Monument is one of the most distinctive hikes near Grand Junction. The trail follows the route of the original road into the monument — a relentlessly switchbacking path carved into the red Wingate sandstone cliffs above the Grand Valley — delivering sweeping views of the ...

Ute Canyon Trail is a mostly undeveloped 4.3 mile trail (8.6 round trip) in Colorado National Monument that offers technical descents, route finding, water crossings, and gorgeous red rock walls. The trailhead is just a few miles off I-70 from the town of Fruita—it's well worth the trip. Remember that there's no water, restrooms, or trash bins at the small trailhead so be sure to pack in and pa...

Alcove Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grand Junction, Colorado.

This hike is approx. 4 miles long and takes between 2.5-4 hours to complete depending on pace and stoppage time. This hike begins at the parking lot located at the base of the trail. Directions to Parking Lot:  - Start at the Grand Junction Visitors Center, 740 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506 - Take  I-70 Eastbound towards Denver, Take Exit 42 for Palisade - Turn right onto 37 3/10 Rd...

Mount Garfield is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palisade, Colorado.