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Base Camp
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- Statistics:
- Date Hiked: June 23, 2004
- Miles Hiked: 4.0
- Elevation Gain: 2,000'
- Hiking Partner(s): None
- Description:
- I
was working in western Colorado for a couple of weeks and was surprised
to find the amount of recreation the area around Grand Junction
offers. One night I hiked into Rattlesnake Canyon to view a large
concentration of arches, and another night I hiked the Monument Trail
into the Colorado National Monument. This monument is a large rock
pinnacle that has been featured in Chevy commercials. Mount
Garfield is actually a small summit that sits above Palisade along the
"Bookcliffs".
- Since
this is an actual named peak with a relatively difficult grade, I
decided to add it to my peak list and include it on my website. I
don't have a lot to say about this hike other than it is difficult and
offers some great views of the valley, mesas, and Grand Junction.
I made it up in 45 minutes, spent 10 minutes on top, and came down in 30
minutes.
- Maps:
- Click here
to view a 2D
map of the area where this hike is located.
- Photographs:
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