Mack, Colorado · Mesa County · Facility
Rabbit's Ear Trail is located in Rabbit Valley within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. This 5.6 mile loop climbs 700 feet to an impressive vista of the Colorado River and the Grand Mesa to the LaSal Mountains in Utah. This trail is open to hiking only. For a map of Rabbit Valley, visit https://www.colora…
Rabbit's Ear Trail is located in Rabbit Valley within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. This 5.6 mile loop climbs 700 feet to an impressive vista of the Colorado River and the Grand Mesa to the LaSal Mountains in Utah. This trail is open to hiking only. For a map of Rabbit Valley, visit https://www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/maps-ncinnis-canyons/
From Grand Junction, travel west on I-70 to Rabbit Valley (exit 2). Take a left, go over the interstate, and continue straight into the National Conservation Area. Travel on the dirt road and take a left at the first intersection. The trailhead will be on the right after approximately 4.3 miles.
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