McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

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Gems in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area - 1

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Span from above

Rattlesnake Arch

Recommended Routes in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area - 10

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Cedar arch (or First Arch). The scramble goes up the middle.

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

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Running back at sunset with Phantom Spire in the distance.

The Cabin Loop

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

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The Colorado River winds its way through the desert sandstone.

Rabbit’s Ear

6.1 mi 9.8 km • 792' Up 241.34 m Up • 792' Down 241.47 m Down

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Overlooking Castle Valley, UT

Desert RATS Kokopelli 150

143.4 mi 230.8 km • 15,016' Up 4577 m Up • 15,507' Down 4726.67 m Down

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Overlooking the Colorado River

Desert Rats 50K/Marathon

31.2 mi 50.3 km • 4,268' Up 1300.78 m Up • 4,264' Down 1299.68 m Down

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Overlooking the Colorado River

Desert RATS 50K

32.1 mi 51.6 km • 4,472' Up 1363.18 m Up • 4,471' Down 1362.84 m Down

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First views of the Colorado River running Joufla's Loop clockwise

Jouflas Loop

7.8 mi 12.6 km • 644' Up 196.26 m Up • 641' Down 195.49 m Down

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Excellent scenery for breaktime!

Flume Canyon Trail (F1)

4.8 mi 7.7 km • 504' Up 153.6 m Up • 504' Down 153.48 m Down

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Looking downstream at the Colorado River.

Rustler's Loop

3.7 mi 6.0 km • 387' Up 118.04 m Up • 425' Down 129.69 m Down

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Overlooking Castle Valley, UT

Kokopelli Trail

139.3 mi 224.1 km • 14,234' Up 4338.65 m Up • 14,706' Down 4482.51 m Down

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area Running

535 Miles 861 Kilometers of Trail
10 Recommended Routes
1 Gem
6 Easy Trails
26 Intermediate Trails
15 Difficult Trails

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Kokopelli Loops

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Trails in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area - 37

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5.1 mi 8.2 km #1P1 - Pollock Bench Trail Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	9
6.1 mi 9.8 km #2Western Rim Intermediate Moab, UT	Intermediate	Moab, UT	1
6.1 mi 9.9 km #3Rattlesnake Canyon Arches Trail - R1 Difficult Loma, CO	Difficult	Loma, CO	5
4.9 mi 7.8 km #4D3 - Devils Canyon Loop Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	5
3.8 mi 6.2 km #5Horsethief Bench Loop Intermediate Loma, CO	Intermediate	Loma, CO	4
3.3 mi 5.3 km #6Steve's Loop Intermediate Loma, CO	Intermediate	Loma, CO	2
2.2 mi 3.5 km #7Devils Canyon D5 Trail Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	3
4.6 mi 7.4 km #8Moore Fun Difficult Loma, CO	Difficult	Loma, CO	4
2.4 mi 3.8 km #9D4 - Devils Canyon Intermediate Fruita, CO	Intermediate	Fruita, CO	5
5.6 mi 9.0 km #10Mary's Loop Intermediate Loma, CO	Intermediate	Loma, CO	4

Photos of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area - 52

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Beautiful desert running over the Colorado River on Horsethief Bench. Photo: Michelle Smith. Runner: Jordan Fields

May 2, 2016 near Loma, CO

Overlooking the Colorado River

Sep 2, 2021 near Loma, CO

Cedar arch (or First Arch). The scramble goes up the middle.

Nov 1, 2015 near Loma, CO

Rattlesnake Arch

Nov 1, 2015 near Loma, CO

Span from above

Nov 20, 2015 near Loma, CO

Running back at sunset with Phantom Spire in the distance.

Jul 17, 2015 near Fruita, CO

D3 in the snow.

Dec 29, 2020 near Fruita, CO

Rattlesnake Canyon

Nov 1, 2015 near Loma, CO