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Rattlesnake/Mee Canyons
Directions
From Grand Junction take I-70 west to Fruita (#19). Turn left at the off ramp
and follow the signs to Colorado National Monument. Enter the Monument and
travel 11 miles to the Glade Park turn off at 16.5 Road on the right. Go 0.2
miles to Black Ridge Access Road on the right (there will be a kiosk and
signage for McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area). It is 13 miles to the
trailhead. CAUTION: a high clearance vehicle is mandatory and 4-wheel drive is
highly recommended. The last 2 miles is very rough. The roads are impassable
when wet. Weather permitting: The upper access road is open from April 15 to
August 14. The lower road is open from August 15 to February 14. Motorized
travel is prohibited from February 15 - April 15. IMPORTANT: the trailhead and
trail are day use only. Overnight camping is prohibited. POLLOCK BENCH
TRAILHEAD: Rattlesnake Arches can also be accessed from Pollock Bench
Trailhead, which is 15 miles round trip (including the lower Rattlesnake
Arches Trail).
Stay Limit
14 days
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