Gates of Lodore Nature Trail
Gates of Lodore Nature Trail takes you through semi-desert shrubland to a viewpoint near the Gates of Lodore. Here the Green River cuts through the Uinta Mountains creating the Canyon of the Lodore, a spectacular gorge with towering 2,000-foot vermilion cliffs. Take time to read the nature trail guide. Then sit for a while on the sandstone looking down the canyon. Listen to the breeze, the crickets, and watch the dragonflies. Look for raptors soaring above. Think back to a time when John Wesley Powell passed here in 1869 at the beginning of his first journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Craig |
| Length | 1 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 60 ft |
| Skill Level | Easy |
| Duration | 30 - 50 minutes |
| Season | Year round except after snowstorms |
| Trailhead Elevation | 5,355 ft |
| Top Elevation | 5,415 ft |
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