Trip
Hiking – McInnis Canyons NCA -Rattlesnake Arches Upper TH
Hike to the Rattlesnake Canyon Arches from the Rattlesnake Arches Upper Trailhead
Contacts
Daniel Glatter
Primary Leader
- Sun, May 17, 2026
- Western Slope
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 4 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
High Clearance 4WD Vehicles
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