Designated Trails
Devils Canyon - Check out the new brochure! - 9 miles west of Grand Junction, 5 miles round trip, mild - strenuous hike - Spectacular scenery and solitude Jones Canyon - 30 miles southwest of Grand Junction, 4 miles one way to canyon overlook, moderate hike Knowles Canyon - 28 miles southwest of Grand Junction, 3.5 miles one way to the canyon, moderate-strenuous hike McDonald Creek - 33 miles west of Grand Junction, 3 miles round trip, easy hike - cultural resource area, small collection of rockart Pollock Bench - 10 miles west of Grand Junction, 4 miles round trip, moderate hike - strenuous - Excellent scenery and solitude Rabbits Ear - 25 miles west of Grand Junction, 5 miles round trip, easy - moderate hike - Overlook of Ruby Canyon Rattlesnake Arches - 3 trails into the area, varying lengths and levels of difficulty - Second largest concentration of natural arches in the country Trail Through Time - 26 miles west of Grand Junction, 1.5 mile loop, easy - moderate hike - Active dinosaur quarry and interpretive trail | | |
Drinking Water
Fresh drinkable water or even streams with water to be filtered are rare within McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Summer temperatures can reach 100°+ on some of the trails. Be sure to pack in plenty of water.
Recommend: A minimum of 1 gallon, per person, per day |