Mcinnis Canyons National Conservation Area (BLM_NCA) · Open Access
4,698 ft
Elevation
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The BLM-managed Hawkeye Trailhead is a scenic, low-traffic staging area located near Mack, Colorado, offering an ideal gateway to the western edge of the world-famous Kokopelli Loops and the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. This primitive site features unpaved parking without water or restroom facilities, serving as a peaceful alternative to busier regional trailheads for intermediate mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners. From the lot, visitors gain immediate access to the winding, 2.8-mile Hawkeye singletrack, which climbs through desert terrain to connect directly with upper Mack Ridge and a vast network of iconic backcountry trails.
This site does not have any amenities. It is a primitive parking lot with no public restrooms, drinking water, or trash collection bins, so visitors must pack out all waste.
Getting there
To reach Hawkeye Trailhead from Grand Junction, take I-70 to Exit 11 (Mack), turn right off the ramp, and take an immediate right onto Hawkeye Road to find the parking lot on your left.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
None
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Hawkeye Trailhead
Can you reserve a site at Hawkeye Trailhead?
No. Hawkeye Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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