Near Eagle Rock Shelter Trail
Petroglyphs along the Eagle Rock Shelter Trail.
Near Eagle Rock Shelter Trail
Eagle Rock Shelter Trail leading down into the Gunnison Gorge.
Near Eagle Rock Shelter Trail
Description of a river structure in the Gunnison River.

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Eagle Rock Shelter Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A short trail leading down into the gorge past some petroglyphs and ending at the banks of the Gunnison River.
0.6
mi
Distance
1
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFishingGeologically SignificantHistoricalRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
1ft
Elevation Gain
223ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,286ft
High Point
5,063ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at a gravel parking lot and leads down to a cliff where there is a protected exhibit of petroglyphs that date back 13,000 years. Past this archaeological site, there are some wood steps that lead further down on to the floodplains of the Gunnison River. The trail leads further down parallel to the river.

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Contributors
Beth Prior