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Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon

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Mesa County

Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon

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Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon

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Please check local regulations for: McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

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    Location: Mesa County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Rustler's Loop — McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

    7.92km

    02:11

    130m

    130m

    Smooth singletrack along sandstone cliffs with sweeping views of the Colorado River and red rock canyons.

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    2. Rustler's Loop — Uncompahgre Plateau

    5.77km

    01:36

    100m

    100m

    Smooth singletrack loop with dramatic overlooks of the Colorado River cutting through red rock canyons.

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    April 25, 2023

    Horsethief Canyon is a section of the Colorado River that runs through a picturesque red rock canyon and is a very popular portion of the river for rafting.

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      Elevation 1,380 m

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      Location: Mesa County, Colorado, United States

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