Thanks to a suggestion from one of our hikers last Thursday, this week I have a more difficult, and spectacular, hike planned–Domiguez Canyon. This beautiful canyon in the National Conservation Area, supported by the group, Colorado Canyons Association, is one of Newcomers best hikes. It is located near Whitewater off of Bridgeport Road. (Bridgeport is a former bustling waterport on the Gunnison River.) We will hike along the Gunnison River to access the canyon. We frequently see big-horned sheep racing up the canyon. You will find this area as #6 in the website, “12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Grand Junction, CO”
We will not hike the whole canyon but it will be a longer out-and-back hike, about 2.5 hours with about 200 feet elevation increase. We will hike to the petroglyphs and then return. Bring extra water and a snack. Weather will be cool and sunny, with temperatures in the 60’s to mid 70’s. Don’t forget walking sticks, unless you never use them.
We will meet in a different area, City Market on Orchard Mesa, off HWY 50. Meet in the SW corner, on Thursday,19 September, at 0845. We will carpool to the trailhead.
Afterwards, those that wish will eat at the Dragon Treasure in Orchard Mesa, unless you prefer Burger King–“Home of the Whopper”.
