Hiking · De Beque, CO
The High Lonesome Ranch
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 24 miGood window today. Daylight to 7:07 pm.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 75°
Trailhead temp
71° est. at 5,642 ft
Storm chance
31% tonight
Wind
5 mph SW
UV index
0 low
Sun window
7:03 am to 7:07 pm
Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,360 cfs and falling, water 64°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
5,642ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The High Lonesome Ranch is a working cattle ranch located near De Beque, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The property spans approximately 240,000 acres across two extensive valleys, each stretching over twenty miles. Hiking is available year-round on moderate trails that traverse varied terrain, typically taking about two hours to complete. Parking is available at the trailhead, and the site is pet-friendly. The ranch functions as a conservation area where staff work to restore the landscape and maintain biodiversity, supporting wildlife ranging from Mexico to Canada. Visitors can observe cattle operations and engage in other activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and fly fishing. Lodging options include cabins with modern amenities and dining featuring grass-finished beef raised on-site.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
5,642 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
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