Hiking · Fruita, CO
Redlands View
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 10 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
5.2 moderate
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:17 pm
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
4,954ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Redlands View is a roadside pullout and hiking spot located near the West Entrance to Colorado National Monument in Fruita, Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 4,954 feet and offers views of the Book Cliffs and the Colorado River. The primary activity is hiking, classified as moderate difficulty with a typical duration of about 2 hours. Parking is available directly at the trailhead, and the area is pet friendly. Interpretive signs on site explain the Redlands Fault, which occurred between 70 and 40 million years ago. The location is accessible year round, from January to December. Current conditions indicate potential impacts from the Critical Gold Mountain Fire, with evacuation orders in effect for those in the GO zone.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
4,954 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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