Fall Hiking · Grand Junction, CO
Franklin Island State Wildlife Area
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 4 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
Mostly Sunny
Feels like 99°
Storm chance
5% afternoon
Wind
5 mph WNW
UV index
5.5 moderate
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:16 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
4,613ft
Season
Sep - Nov
About
Franklin Island State Wildlife Area is a managed habitat located in Grand Junction, Colorado, offering moderate fall hiking. The site sits at 4,613 feet elevation, near the Colorado River. Access requires a valid hunting or fishing license or a State Wildlife Area (SWA) pass for visitors 16 and older. The area is pet-friendly and includes parking. Hiking typically takes about two hours. Fall conditions are generally dry and mild, suitable for viewing cottonwood trees along the river which turn yellow during this season.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
4,613 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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