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Colorado National Monument

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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.

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Linda Lawson
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John Walters
John Walters
Co-Leader
  • Tue, Oct 11, 2022 — Fri, Oct 14, 2022
  • Backpacking Section
  • Hiking, Exploring Nature, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Camping
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 20.0 mi

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

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

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

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