No Thoroughfare Canyon
Grand Junction, CO
No Thoroughfare Canyon
Some of Colorado's most spectacular colors can be found in the amazing land of carved sandstone just outside of Grand Junction. Colorado National Monument is a shining example of fantastically-sculpted, colossal geology, full of color, texture, shape, and the diversity of wildflowers that dwell there. Just inside the Grand Junction or east entrance of Colorado National Monument is an easy hike from the north trailhead which offers dramatic springtime blooms of cacti. No Thoroughfare Canyon travels a mile or so up a generally level drainage leading to a pour-over pool, and beyond to a 100-foot-high intermittent waterfall. Brilliantly-hued collared lizards—also in their springtime prime—scamper in the sand along the way. Wildflower alert: June begins with colorful cacti ranging from yellow, red, and peach to rich magenta.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Grand Junction |
| Length | 3 mi |
| Skill Level | Easy |
| Season | Bloom is late May to early June |
| Top Elevation | 5,100 ft |
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