Mount Garfield, Colorado - 1,201 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
Discover this 3.4-mile out-and-back trail near Palisade, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Mount Garfield - Bureau of Land Management
Mount Garfield is an iconic landmark of the Grand Valley located near the town of Palisade. The hike is two miles one way with 2,000 feet of elevation change - The trails are steep and challenging but offer exceptional views. Expect the hike to take several hours to complete.
Mount Garfield (Mesa County, Colorado) - Wikipedia
Mt. Garfield[3] is the high point of the Book Cliffs, east-northeast of Grand Junction, and overlooking the town of Palisade. Two classic hiking trails ascend the mountain. The mountain was named after President James Garfield a year after Garfield's death.
Mount Garfield : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
Mount Garfield is the westernmost peak in the San Juan Mountains' spectacular Grenadier Range. Colorado's 591st tallest mountain is assuredly among the least visited thirteeners in the state. It is rugged and remote even from a high camp in Vestal Creek.
Mount Garfield – Palisade, CO - Uncover Colorado
Mount Garfield, named for the late U.S. president, is a prominent peak near Palisade in the Book Cliffs, which marks the Grand Valley's northern limit. Be among the numerous people making the ascent to the cliffs for fresh air and fantastic photo opportunities.
Mount Garfield : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
Overview. There are five named 10,000 feet peaks on the Ormes Pikes Peak Atlas located between the Bear Creek drainage and the Ruxton Creek drainage on the east side of Pikes Peak. Mt. Garfield at 10,930 feet has the distinction of being the highest.
Hiking Colorado’s Mount Garfield: 26 Pro Tips for First Timers
Feb 21, 2024 · Hiking Colorado's Mount Garfield: 26 Pro Tips for First Timers. The hike to the top of Mount Garfield in Mesa County is a 3.4-mile roundtrip leading to one of the best views of the Grand Valley. Elevation gain, traction, and exposure to sun and heat can all make this hike a challenging one.
Mount Garfield | 13,087' › Garfield South Ridge Route, Map
Follow the Colorado Trail #665 east through mostly open, flowering meadows with enticing views of the Grenadier Range and Snowdon Peaks to the south. The trail maintains elevation as Molas Creek begins to drop away, enters a section of forest and then breaks out of the forest to begin a long descent to the Animas River.
Hiking Mount Garfield in Grand Junction, Colorado: What You
May 3, 2022 · Located right outside of Grand Junction, Mount Garfield is by far one of the best hikes in the area. Below you will find everything you need to know about hiking the beautiful Mount...
Mt. Garfield - GO HIKE COLORADO
May 20, 2016 · Mt. Garfield is a Grand Junction icon. This part of the bookcliffs can be seen from every vantage point surrounding the city and everyone know Mt. Garfield. It is also known as a difficult hike, and that is very, very true.