Rattlesnake Arches Trail - R1
3.4 mi
Distance
984 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 38m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rattlesnake Arches Trail - R1 is a point-to-point trail in Mesa County, Colorado. It is 3.4 miles long and gains 984 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Fruita, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Fruita, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Mesa County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Rattlesnake and Mee Canyons
3.5 mi awayMcInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
Fruita, CO
Dispersed
Saddlehorn Campground
4.6 mi awayColorado National Monument
Fruita, CO
Check official pricing80 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular Good Coverage
Fruita by the Lake
5.3 mi awayFruita, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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