Hiking · Fruita, CO
P1 - Pollock Bench Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 12 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
5.8 moderate
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:17 pm
Distance
5.1mi round trip
Elevation gain
752ft
High point
5,253ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Pollock Bench Trail is a 5.1-mile moderate hike in Fruita, Colorado, situated within the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. Starting from a parking lot at 5,253 feet, the route climbs an old jeep road to reach a mesa top. The trail offers views of Pollock Canyon and connects to the Flume Canyon Trail network. Hikers traverse grasses, cacti, and sandstone slick rock along the canyon rim. The path is generally smooth but includes a few short, steep sections. There is no shade and no reliable water sources at the trailhead or along the route, so hikers should carry sufficient water. The trail is accessible year-round, though it can be exposed to heat in summer and prone to flash floods or sticky mud after rain. The typical duration is approximately three hours.
Trail profile
Gain
752 ft
Avg grade
3%
Steepest
5%
High point
5,253 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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