Trip
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead.
Contacts
- Sun, Apr 26, 2026
- Western Slope
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- FULL (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you are unable to join this hike on Sunday, April 26, 2026, I will be leading the same hike again on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
From the parking area outside of Colorado National Monument near the West Entrance, let's carpool on Blackridge Road (Upper or Lower) to the Upper Rattlesnake Arches Trailhead. Depending on the conditions of the road, this drive could take 1 to 2 hours. High clearance 4WD vehicles will be needed to carpool to the trailhead.
Meet at the parking area off of Broadway (CO 340) near the West Entrance to Colorado National Monument at 9:00 AM. The parking area is located just outside of Colorado National Monument before the Entrance Station.
Required Equipment
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles
Ten Essentials