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Gunnison River – Newspaper Rock loop from Bridgeport Trailhead

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United States
Colorado
Mesa County

Gunnison River – Newspaper Rock loop from Bridgeport Trailhead

Moderate

4.6

(3775)

12,586

hikers

Gunnison River – Newspaper Rock loop from Bridgeport Trailhead

02:46

10.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dominguez Canyon Wilderness

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.71 km

Gunnison River

Highlight • River

Nice views of the red sandstone canyons along the Gunnison River. The river also makes for a nice mellow river run. It's self-permitted and you can fill out a form at the Escalante Boat Launch.

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5.20 km

Newspaper Rock

Highlight • Historical Site

Newspaper Rock is popular area for rock art and is evidence of an ancient Ute tribe's hunting and traveling area.
The Ute people migrated to the Four Corners region by …

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

3.22 km

2.88 km

Surfaces

7.09 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,520 m)

Lowest point (1,440 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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