Located within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area near Grand Junction, Colorado, Rattlesnake Arches boasts some of the best canyon country to explore in the U.S.
The Rattlesnake Arches hike via Pollock Bench trail can be done in one day or as a backpacking trip. We’ll share how to experience eight arches along the sandstone cliffs in Western Colorado!
This is one of the best hikes near Grand Junction we have ever done. After reading this article, we hope it inspires you to add Rattlesnake Arches to your Colorado adventure list.
Hiking to Rattlesnake Arches in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
– First, the route is over 15 miles, which is a nice long trek to complete in one day. – Second, there is significant rock scrambling down and up a large canyon. There are some steep sections along the trail.
Rattlesnake Arches Trailhead Details from Pollock Bench
– Trail Name: Rattlesnake Arches (R1) via Pollock Bench (P1) Trail– Difficulty: Difficult + hard– Distance: roughly 15 miles per BLM– Time: About 6-8 hour– Parking: Plenty of parking at the Pollock Bench Trailhead