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Top Adventures in Steamboat Spring
Backpack along the Gunnison River in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA
If you're looking to take your first backpacking adventure, but want something that is manageable yet thrilling, this is what you're looking for. Located along the Gunnison River in Western Colorado, the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation a...
3.4 miles
Photograph Colorado National Monument
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 ...
Running Ute Canyon in Colorado National Monument
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...
8.6 miles
Hike Mt. Garfield in Palisade
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 Visito...
4 miles
1940 ft gain
Camp in Grand Junction
This is an awesome stretch of BLM land about five miles from the city with views of the Book Cliffs. Whether you have off-road toys, such as mountain bikes or ATVs, or if you just want a relaxing evening or weekend away, you'll find what you're lo...
Snowshoe around Mesa Lakes
This short loop trail starts and ends at Mesa Lakes Lodge, it is a little less than 2 miles round trip. From the lodge, we walked up the road towards our cabin (Bear cabin). Just past the cabin a trail starts that skirts the edge of the first lake...
2 miles
300 ft gain
Photograph Fall Colors on Grand Mesa
Despite being one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world, Grand Mesa sees far fewer visitors than other areas of Colorado. Locals only an hour away in Grand Junction frequent the area for its plentiful fishing, camping, and off-roading opp...
Run the Crag Crest Loop
The Crag Crest Trail is a 10-mile loop that takes runners over one of the highest points on Grand Mesa. When traveling in a clockwise direction, the trail traverses a narrow rocky ridge for 5-miles before descending into the dense pine forest belo...
10.4 miles
1500 ft gain
Backpack in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
If you're looking to backpack outside of the highly publicized areas of Colorado (aka the Rockies), head out to Western CO for some amazing experiences. Located 4 hours west of Denver along I-70 is the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area (NC...
4.2 miles
1000 ft gain
Hike the Rattlesnake Arches Trail in Black Ridge Wilderness
Put simply, Rattlesnake Arches is home to some of the most beautiful views you'll ever experience in the United States. This portion of the Rattlesnake Arches Trail follows along the upper rim of the canyon and allows you to experience 9 total arc...
3.2 miles
300 ft gain
Float Ruby-Horsethief Canyons
To do the entire 26-mile float, put in at the Loma River access, several miles west of Fruita and just a short drive from I-70. From the Loma access there is no other easy access point until 26 miles later, at Westwater in Utah.Once on the water y...
Snowshoe in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Winter is a great time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Covered in snow, the canyon seems even more dramatic and sheer. The park road is plowed up until the visitor center, and there is no entrance fee in the winter. The rest o...
2 miles
377 ft gain
Inspire Your Fall Aspen Trip!
Autumn days in Aspen are filled with sunshine and nights with crisp cool air. Watch the mountains and valleys turn gold with the changing Aspen trees. Take in the scenery while enjoying scenic drives, hiking through forests, road biking, and exploring our IMBA Gold Level Ride Center recognized mountain bike trails.
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Mesa County, Colorado
Aspen Leaf
Overview Aspen Leaf is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center that welcomes guests with its homey vibe and remote mountain setting. Mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are easi... -
Mesa County, Colorado
Oak Cabin
Overview Oak Cabin attracts outdoor enthusiasts ranging from mountain bikers to hunters to those who love riding off-road. The somewhat remote, semi-rustic cabin provides an ideal resting spot amon... -
Grand Junction, Colorado
Saddlehorn Campground
Overview Saddlehorn Campground is located within Colorado National Monument which preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Much more than a monument, towering monoliths exist wit... -
Mesa, Colorado
Moose Manor
Overview Moose Manor at Mesa Lakes Recreation Area offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in a traditional Forest Service ranger station. The original cabin was constructed in the 1930s, h... -
Mesa County, Colorado
Jumbo Campground
Overview Jumbo Campground is located on the northern slope of Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Mesa Lakes area, which is home to over 300 lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, canoeing...
