Hiking · Delta, CO
Eagle Rock Shelter Trailhead Parking
Before you go
Live · nearest station Delta County, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph NW
UV index
6.5 high
Sun window
6:20 am to 8:13 pm
Uncompahgre River at Delta is running 142 cfs and rising, water 63°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
5,291ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Eagle Rock Shelter Trailhead Parking provides access to a short, moderate hike in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area near Delta and Hotchkiss, Colorado. The trail leads to a rock art site featuring Archaic Era petroglyphs dating between 7000 B.C. and A.D. 400. The route is approximately 0.6 to 1.2 miles out-and-back, gaining minimal elevation to reach 5,283 feet. Hikers typically complete the trail in 20 to 35 minutes, though some sources estimate a total duration of around 2 hours for the full experience. The trail is suitable for year-round use, though April through October is considered the best time to visit. It is pet-friendly and offers ample parking. The site is located along a game trail near the Gunnison River.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
5,291 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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Within 30 miles
Nearby spots
Cottonwood Grove Campground
