Don't miss this one! When we first arrived in Fruita, Colorado. The Colorado National Monument was…read morenot on our list of things to visit. We would of totally missed it if it hadn't been for some people we met at a restaurant. Colorado National Monument is not a National Park; it is a National Monument managed by the National Park Service. It's name doesn't portray the beauty and magnitude of this gorgeous park. It is a 23 mile drive and is often called the mini-grand canyon. The towering red rock monoliths and the Canyon views were absolutely incredible.

What bliss this is…read more Colorado National Monument is basically the smaller in scale sandstone-stacked cousin of the Grand Canyon, but without all the horrific traffic and crowds upon crowds, especially at the start of summer. This place has miles of views with gorgeous towering cliffs, dramatic canyons and many trails for walking and hiking. You can also see the Grand Mesa (the world's largest flat-topped mountain) and the Book Cliffs from the monument. And it has that Grand Canyon feeling when you look at its depth -- as though you are looking directly into a painting. Along about a 20-mile highway (with an east and west entrance) you can enjoy the full views. There are plenty of places to pull over and park to take a look or to plan for a hike. And be very, very careful. The main drive is very deeply beloved by cyclists, so be sure to drive slow and keep eyes on the road. Do not miss Independence Monument. This is a glorious rock spire. also, the Kissing Couple is adorable. The Coke Ovens are these beautifully shaped domes -- some of my favorites in the area. Also, be aware of wildlife. I did not get lucky, but there are regular sights of bighorn sheep, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, eagles and many other animals. I did see a pretty spectacular aerial fight between a hawk and a raven during a recent visit, though. Also, be sure to check out the visitor center on the west side. It has some natural history exhibits and a gift shop. There is also the Saddlehorn Campground, which is very well maintained and has a good number of spots, but not all with sprawling city or canyon views. All told, there are three loops with nearly 80 sites. Some are small and best for a pair and others that are good for a couple of tents on one site. Overall, bring lots of water and snacks, because it is dry and sometimes feels desert like. And do not over rely on cell service, as there are a number of dead zones.

This hike takes you up close to beautiful rock formations. It's 0.75 one way and takes about an…read morehour. The parking lot is a bit small, and it does get popular due to the lot sharing trailheads with two other trails: No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail and Old Gordon Trail. Serpents Trail is also across the street. This is a family friendly hike!

A must see. Whether u are a local or not. Easy trails and…read morespectacular views. Picnic areas and toilets to suit the fussiest bottom. Families or single hikers it doesn't matter.

Nice clean campground well maintained . River access for fishing as well as a few ponds . Full…read morehookups are reasonable and setup conveniently.

We've stayed here a number of times, and enjoy it greatly. It's not exactly a wilderness…read moreexperience, being right in town, but it's clean, well maintained, and a short distance to any number of restaurants and other amenities. There is a laundry room, and a number of restrooms. Its proximity to the Riverfront Trail, the Colorado National Monument, and the Kokopelli Trail makes this a favorite. You'll want to make reservations.

Booked a guided Ruby Horsethief trip on the Colorado River and had a blast! This fun, easy float…read morewas great for all ages, the guides were super safe, knowledgeable, and the office staff were incredibly helpful and flexible as we figured out when family would be in town.

Had an absolutely wonderful experience with this company for our vacation adventures over the 4th…read moreholiday weekend. Started the day with River rafting 3 hr trip with Goose. He was an absolute delight. So easy to talk to, definitely qualified and made us all feel very safe. He was a doll and very patient with our nervous 8 year old as well. She started off in borderline tears and by the end was floating down the river outside of the raft on her own. Again, 10/10 for Goose and the 3 hour raft trip. Ended the day with the 2 hour sunset horseback ride. Scooter was also amazing with our group. Very skilled young lady who handled our interesting group very well. Empowered our young rider to be confident and handle her own on her first ever trail ride. She's still talking about her horse Lucky and how much she admired our guide. Very relaxing and 100% enjoyable ride. We will definitely use Rim Rock for future adventures when in town.

Top Rated Hike in Moab! This trail is a gem. I felt it was a moderate hike overall... maybe even…read moreeasy for experienced hikers. Parking is free, mostly dog-friendly, and outside of the National Parks. We did this 5 mile hike on a partly cloudy morning in June 2024. We got to the trailhead around 7am and took our time heading up to the Lookout. It sprinkled a little about a half hour in, so we found a cave like overhang to take a break. This trail is mostly uphill on the way in, and has at least two, very steep sections, rock stairs, one ladder, and you have to be sure not to lose the trail as some sections are not easily identifiable. We took about an hour and half going in, spent about 30 minutes at the lookout, and powered through the hour back in partial sun. It was the perfect length hike for me, with the right incline. Like any trail in Moab, be sure to bring lots of water and dress for the climate.

Great hike. Impressive towers and cool to see those towers in close distance. Around 4.5 miles with…read more750 feet elevation change. Easy trails. A day before the hike we camped at BLM site at the trailhead which was convenient. $20. In the end of December only us hiking there. Solitude was nice.

Who knew that a bike park could also provide some great hiking and trail running?…read more My partner is a serious mountain biker and enjoys black and double black routes and this was mainly a mountain bike trip that he organized and I tagged along with the doggie. This was a great bike park for hikers and trail runners too and dogs are allowed and make sure they are leashed. I did see plenty of dog owners have their dog(s) off leash, which can be great for the dogs, but can be more trying for little dogs who may not want to deal with that. There is a parking lot here with plenty of spots, restrooms and air pump for your bikes here. I was able to hike this bike park for 3+ hours and really enjoyed it. I started on Tabegauche Trail and made it up to Eagle's Connector and finally to Eagle's Wing and then back on Tabeguache Trail back to the parking lot. This was about a 6 to 6.5 mile hike and with some portions where there is a bit of climbing (around 800 to 1,000 feet ascent). I really enjoyed the views and could do a bit of trail running also, and my companion, an 18 pound Shiba Inu was great! I was on the Eagle's Connector Trail and there were so many blue colored birds and I was able to ID them and they are Pinyon's Jay, which is a new species for me! Awesome! Definitely check this bike park out, but also if you have folks in your group that aren't bikers, this would be fun for them too! Lots of great trails, very well marked (can't get lost as I usually do) and some awesome views from the top and just an overall cool place to hang out for a couple of hours!

Alright you scurvy dogs!!! Just got back from an awesome 4-day trip on Cataract. Big thanks to…read moreDarin, Lindsay, and Spike for making it a great trip. You guys worked your tails off. This was first trip with AB but went with family who had gone on a previous trip with AB and highly recommended it. They were spot on. We had great water on this trip with it running about 40,000 CFS which made the rapids (and in particular the Big Drop(s) a lot of fun). As other people have said things will happen on a rafting trip but what matters is how it's addressed. We always felt comfortable and can't emphasize enough how much the guides worked their tails off to help us have an awesome trip.

Adventure Bound has now merged and become Mild to Wild Rafting, based out of Durango, CO. However,…read morethey are deserving of a 5-Star rating! My father has rafted every trip they offer over the span of 20 years; I've now been on two: Yampa and Desolation. Both were memorable experiences, with excellent safe guides, relaxing and exciting environment, good conversation, and great food! No one will ever go hungry on a rafting trip with AB. They've now become Mild to Wild rafting, but I nevertheless highly recommend all of their trips.

This area is spectacular. The Unaweep Divide was a lovely drive. Into Unaweep Canyon which is a…read moredeep canyon between Whitewater and Gateway. The land is lush on one side and more barren on the other. It's name means canyon with two mouths in Ute Indian. This is a reflection of the two creeks - East Creek and West Creek - which flow out of opposite ends of the canyon, separated by the Unaweep Divide. The divide is at 7008 feet. The mountains are layers of different rock making for pretty layers. I enjoyed imagining making a home here. But when I looked the sale price of the land I liked was $1.3 million. Sigh. The sweeping vistas filled my heart and there's a peacefulness here even while vehicles drive by. The ranch homes are large and lovely. Cows dot the landscape. The drive to Gateway was indeed lovely.

Off season so peaceful, no tourists. Perfect for nice walk with the family. The campers were…read morelight. Park always a pleasant experience. Perfect time for biking around the lake.

Not a great place to stay! Loud and dirty sites! Right on the river and not really very pretty. Not…read morewhat we expected!

Shout out to the crew at GJ adventures. Top Notch Group! We…read morehad family and friends visiting from out of town and they made our day on the river hassle free. They hooked our group up with paddle boards and shuttle service and included everything our group needed for a safe and successful trip.It was a beautiful day on the river thanks to these guys. We will definitely use these folks for our future river needs!

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We had reserved a 14' raft for six, when we arrived,they…read moreinstantly assessed the size of my grandkids, realizing they were small for their ages, inflated a 12' raft for us,saving us money and making our day on the Colorado very enjoyable!