Recreation area

Rabbits Ear Trailhead

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area · Grand Junction · Colorado — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

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/

Getting there

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.

Contact
970-244-3000

Activities

  • HIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.