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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 Mid January at 1am

Rattlesnake Arch

(6) Loma, CO
gem Favorite Window Rock.

Book Cliffs View

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

Coke Ovens Overlook

(7) Redlands, 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

(9) Redlands, CO

Recommended Routes in Western Colorado - 34

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Favorite Cedar arch (or First Arch). The scramble goes up the middle.
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 Running the Grand Mesa Ultras
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
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Favorite Running back at sunset with Phantom Spire in the distance.
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
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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 Running

  • 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
4.1 mi 6.6 km #7Ute Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Redlands, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Redlands, CO
2.2 mi 3.5 km #8Jumbo Ridge
Difficult Difficult
Paonia, CO
Difficult Difficult
Paonia, CO
4.1 mi 6.5 km #9Deep Creek Trail #709
Intermediate Intermediate
Palisade, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Palisade, CO
5.1 mi 8.2 km #10P1 - Pollock Bench Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Fruita, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Fruita, CO

Photos of Western Colorado - 363

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Soaking up the desert sun on the Eagle's Wing descent.
Jul 13, 2015 near Orchard…, CO
Beautiful desert running over the Colorado River on Horsethief Bench. Photo: Michelle Smith. Runner: Jordan Fields
May 2, 2016 near Loma, 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
Runners on the Grand Mesa Ultras Course traversing Crag Crest
Mar 13, 2018 near Cedaredge, CO
A rare wild beasty!
Mar 15, 2018 near Cedaredge, CO
Running the Grand Mesa Ultras
Mar 15, 2018 near Cedaredge, CO

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