Coal Canyon

This trailhead provides access to the Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Area and Little Bookcliffs Wilderness Study Area via Coal Canyon and Main Canyon. This area is a good place to see wild horses during the winter months. Please follow all LNT guidelines so that this area remains open to equestrian users.

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What to Expect

• Beautiful views and a good chance of seeing wild horses.
• Primitive camping area with few to no amenities.
• Camping is in a designated, graveled parking area.
• Ten main trails totaling about 50 miles.

Rules and Regulations

• Land Manager = BLM - Grand Junction Office
• Out of state horses must have current Coggins and health papers
• From December 1 - May 30 Coal Canyon is closed to motorized travel past the trailhead. To the right of the locked gate there is a pass-through for use by hikers and horseback riders which are permitted year round.

Driving Directions

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From Grand Junction take I-70 east to the Cameo exit (exit 45), cross the Colorado River and drive through the Public Service power plant. Stay on the main road. The road will veer westward for approximately 1.5 miles where you will come to a very obvious parking area.

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