Fruita’s Must See Adventure Area
Located west of Grand Junction and Fruita, CO – McInnis Canyons consists of approximately 123,430 acres of protected public land, including the 75,000-acre Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness. McInnis Canyon is home to breathtaking red-rock canyons, world-renowned paleontological resources, and the peaceful 25-mile Ruby-Horsethief stretch of the Colorado River. Discover a wonderland of desert towers, hidden alcoves, and the second-highest concentration of natural arches in North America. More Information at the BLM Website
Some of our favorites:
- Devils Canyon Trail: 6.7 Miles round-trip. this trail is wide and well marked. This trail is dog friendly off leash however, you may see horseback riders along the way, so carry a leash. Even in the winter, this trail system seems to stay warmer and not very technical. It can be sandy and there is a fair amount of climbing.
- Flume Canyon Trail: 4.8 Miles round-trip. A little less climbing than the main Devils canyon trail but can be sandy. It is well marked, dog and horse friendly.
- Pollock Bench Tail: 6.5 Miles round-trip. This trail is a little more technical and steep in some sections. You will be rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding natural wonders featuring rugged sandstone canyons, natural arches, spires, and alcoves carved into the Colorado Plateau
