Mcinnis Canyons National Conservation Area (BLM_NCA) · Open Access
4,557 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
Hike along a stream bed for several miles to the Colorado River in search of rock art sites among outstanding scenery. Please be considerate of this fragile desert canyon - All the rock art can be seen without leaving the trail. Binoculars are a very good way to see the rock art details. Please walk only in the streambed to help preserve the natural beauty and your sense of discovery of this area. The McDonald Creek Cultural Area is closed to camping and campfires and the trail is open to foot traffic only.
Getting there
From Grand Junction, travel on I-70 west and take the exit to Rabbit Valley (2). Take a left and go over the interstate and straight into Rabbit Valley. Continue on the dirt road. Take a right at the first intersection and a left at the second intersection (you will see a sign about camping opportunities in Rabbit Valley at the second intersection) - from here, travel approximately 2.3 miles to the trailhead.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 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
Stay limit: Day use area
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 McDonald Creek Trailhead
Can you reserve a site at McDonald Creek Trailhead?
No. McDonald Creek Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at McDonald Creek Trailhead?
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