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Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
Directions
Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness is located approximately 15 miles west of Grand
Junction, Colorado. It is bordered by the Colorado National Monument to the
east and the Colorado/Utah boundary to the west, with a small portion actually
spilling into Utah. The Wilderness is included within the McInnis Canyons
National Conservation Area (MCNCA), which was legislatively designated in
October of 2000.
Directions
DIRECTIONS TO DEVILS, POLLOCK BENCH, AND FRUITA PALEO AREA: From Grand
Junction, take I-70 west to the Fruita exit (#19), turn left and cross back
over I-70 and go 1.5 miles to the Kings View Estates subdivision. Turn right,
in to the subdivision and stay on the main road. It's approximately .5 miles
to the Devils Canyon trail turnoff, on your left . Approximately 1.5 miles
further is Pollock Bench Trailhead.
DIRECTIONS TO KNOWLES AND JONES CANYON TRAILS: From Grand Junction, travel
west on Grand Avenue, cross over two bridges, at the next stop light turn left
on to Monument Road, turn left at "D" Road. Follow D road until you come to a
fork in the road, go left on to Little Park Road. Follow Little Park Road
until it meets up with DS Road, take a left on to DS Road to the Glade Park
Store. At the Glade Park Store take a right on to 16.5 Road go .5 miles to BS
Road, turn left, it's another 12 miles to the Knowles Canyon trailhead.
Continuing on BS Road another 2.5 miles you will come to a locked gate at the
end of the public road, this is the trailhead into Jones Canyon.
DIRECTIONS TO RATTLESNAKE ARCHES AND MEE CANYON TRAILS: There are two roads
that parallel the southern boundary that are seasonally opened to motorized
travel. These roads provide access to Rattlesnake Canyon/Arches and Mee Canyon
trailheads. The Upper Road is open from April 15 - August 15, with the Lower
Road being open from August 15 - February 15. Both roads are closed to
motorized travel from February 15 - April 15. Biking, hiking and horseback are
allowed on both access roads throughout the year. CAUTION: A high clearance
4X4 vehicle is required for the last 1.5 miles. Do not drive on either road
when wet. From Grand Junction, take I-70 west to the Fruita Exit (#19) turn
left at off ramp and cross back over I-70, follow signs to Colorado National
Monument (CNM). Enter the CNM. Travel 11 miles from CNM entrance station, turn
right at sign for "Glade Park Store". Travel .2 miles to Black Ridge Access
Roads (Upper and Lower). At this point you are adjacent to the Black Ridge
Canyons Wilderness. The Rattlesnake Arches trailhead is approximately 13 miles
ahead. NOTE: There is no charge for traveling through the Colorado National
Monument to access the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness. Inform the attendant at
the entrance gate that your destination is the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
and you will be permitted to pass through the monument at no cost.
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