Trip

Camp – Colorado National Monument

Saddlehorn Campground, within the CNM, will serve as base camp while participants explore this "mini-Grand Canyon" outside of Fruita. Mesa County Sheriff 970-298-2273. Driving mileage approximately 500 taking about 4 1/2 hours.

Contacts

Linda Lawson

Primary Leader

John Walters

Co-Leader

Tue, Oct 11, 2022 — Fri, Oct 14, 2022
Section: Backpacking Section
Activity Type: Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Exploring Nature, Camping
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 20.0 mi

Availability: FULL, 1 on waitlist (5 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

There are multiple activities for campers in addition to hiking - Grand Junction art, brewery houses, Eureka! Science Museum, city art tour, Dinosaur Museum $8 in Fruitta.

Hiking possibilities: Wedding Canyon, Devils Kitchen, Monument Canyon Loop, many others

Meeting place and time

Carpooling to be arranged two weeks in advance of trip start date.

Route/Place

Colorado National Monument

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Roster

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials, sleeping bag, tent, air mattress, and a good attitude with respect for nature and other campers.

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