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Fall Hiking · Clifton, CO

Clifton Nature Park

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 5 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

5.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,623ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Clifton Nature Park in Clifton, Colorado, offers a moderate hiking trail suitable for fall visits from September through November. The park sits at an elevation of 4,623 feet on the Colorado Plateau within the Rocky Mountains. The primary trail spans 2.6 miles with an elevation range of 4,618 to 4,720 feet and a total rise of 101 feet. Hikers typically complete the route in about two hours. The trailhead provides parking and restrooms but does not have a water source on site. Dogs are permitted as long as they remain leashed. Bicycles are also allowed on the path. The area is managed by Mesa County and falls under the jurisdiction of James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park. Trail conditions are generally well-maintained. The location is accessible via coordinates 39.062682°N and 108.452°W.

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Steepest

High point

4,623 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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