Coal Gulch

4.2/5 (11 reviews)
Coal Gulch is a picturesque drive down a scenic canyon through the Book Cliffs north of Grand Junction, Colorado. Several side canyons offer wonderful hiking and mountain bike trails along the way. Natural Gas wells and pumping stations are scattered throughout your drive as you make your way up ou...Read More
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Highlights of Coal Gulch

Desert Category IconDesert
Mud Category IconMud
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
7320 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
CR V.8
Nearest Town
Fruita
Nearest Services
Fruita
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Grand Junction Field Office

Overview

Coal Gulch is a picturesque drive down a scenic canyon through the Book Cliffs north of Grand Junction, Colorado. Several side canyons offer wonderful hiking and mountain bike trails along the way. Natural Gas wells and pumping stations are scattered throughout your drive as you make your way up out of the canyon, across Ross Ridge, and ending with spectacular views of the Grand Valley. This trail is ideal for any 4wd vehicle in dry conditions but can become extremely treacherous and impassible when wet.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
16 Waypoints
50 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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