Colorado Riverfront Trail
This well-connected trail is a great jumping off point for exploring the best sights of Mesa County.
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Colorado Riverfront Trail Details
This well-connected trail is a great jumping-off point for exploring the best sights of Mesa County. For over 20 miles, it takes you through canyons, lakes, wildlife centers, and parks giving you endless opportunities to stop and enjoy a bit of nature. But even if you are doing the entire trail without breaks, you will still be happy soaking in the magnificent views of the Colorado River during your ride. Highlights along the way include the Blue Heron Lake, the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House, and the Clifton Nature Park. It is also worth stopping towards the end at Riverbend Park, where you can spot deer and even coyotes resting by the river banks.
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Nearby Parks Around Colorado Riverfront Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Colorado Riverfront Trail
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1.0 mi away
James M. Robb - Colorado River Corn Lake Section State Park
Corn Lake offers a wide array of activities; the network of trails here can be accessed near the river, and fishing is permitted as well.
1.0 mi away
James M. Robb - Colorado River Connected Lakes Section State Park
Along the Colorado River Corridor, you'll find five sections of the James M. Robb park, each with divergent features.
5.9 mi away
Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway
This 130-mile trail along the western edge of Colorado has it all: rugged canyons, meandering rivers, and historic archeological sites.
14.3 mi away
Colorado National Monument
Situated high on the Colorado Plateau, Colorado National Monument is famous for its remarkable vistas of cliffs, spires, and deep, red-rock canyons which visitors can enjoy by car or bicycle on the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive.
17.6 mi away
James M. Robb - Colorado River Fruita Section State Park
With the Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument, Fruita boasts an array of outdoor activity.
