Rattlesnake Arches in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness of Colorado

10 Great Hikes in Colorado
Rattlesnake Arches

Getting There: If your coming from Grand Junction take I-70 west to the Fruita Exit (#19). Turn left at off ramp and follow the signs to Colorado National Monument (CNM). Drive another 11 miles from CNM entrance station, go right at the Glade Park Store turn off sign. Another .2 miles to the "Black Ridge Access Roads". Drive the Black Ridge access road for 13 miles to the Rattlesnake Arches trailhead.

Location: Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
Trailhead: Rattlesnake Arches trailhead
Elevation: 11 miles round trip (including the Arches Trail 3.2 miles) Lower Loop: 4.2 miles
Trail Length: 3 mile roundtrip
Elevation Gain: Upper Trailhead: (5800' - 5420') 460'
Maps: USGS Mack, Battleship Rock
Pictures: Rattlesnake Arches
Closest Town: Grand Junction

Forest Information:
Grand Junction BLM Field Office
2815 H Road,
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
Phone: 970.244.3000

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