Until congress makes a decision about designating dominguez canyon as wilderness, or releasing it from wsa status, the blm will manage the area to preserve its wilderness qualities. The only travel that is allowed is either hiking or horseback. They made it as far as southern utah before being overtaken by winter and deciding to return to santa fe. This dirt road may become impassible after heavy rainfall. Located in northern arizona, this world heritage site encompasses 277 miles 446 km of the colorado river and adjacent uplands. In 1776, two fransiscan friars, dominguez and escalante, were sent to search for an overland route from santa fe new mexico to the recently established settlement at monterey california. National conservation area travel map format pdf 21 mb. The most common access is from the bridgeport trailhead or from the gunnison river at the mouth of big dominguez canyon.
There are four places you can access the area, bridgeport, dominguez campground, cactus park. The dominguez canyon wilderness area is the largest blm roadless area in colorado. It looks like cookies are disabled in your browser. Below you will find a lake powell relief map which you can click on to take you to the appropriate bay or canyon, including glen canyon below the dam to lees ferry. From delta go 12 miles northwest on us 50 to escalante canyon road, then 4 miles into the canyon. Dominguez canyon wilderness study area emap, 2007 worldcat. The most common access is from the bridgeport trailhead or from the gunnison river at the mouth of big dominguez canyon if you are arriving by boat.
Translated by fray angelico chavez, edited by ted j. Escalante canyon and dominguez canyon wilderness study area by curt donohue on may 4, 2009 our trip to the escalante canyon on thursday april 30, 2009 was somewhat spur of the moment and we really didnt know what we would find because the information available for the canyon is limited, at least compared to what you would find for other. Map showing mineral resource potential, mines, prospects, and mining claims, and location of the dominguez canyon wilderness study area, colorado. The blm designated almost 74,000 acres of the area as a wilderness study area back in 1980. South of grand junction, the dominguez canyon wilderness study area is the largest blm roadless area in colorado. Backpacking the dominguez escalante loop got altitude. Big dominguez canyon hiking trail, palisade, colorado. Hiking the dominguez canyon colorado hiking trails. But because its an outandback hike, the canyon tour can be easily adapted to fit any appetite for adventure. The upper end of big dominguez canyon can be accessed on a primitive. Dominguez canyon wilderness is a wilderness area in dominguezescalante national conservation area, co. Dominguez mountain 6ft 1572m talley mountain 3765ft 1148m chilicotal mountain 4108ft 1252m 3932ft 1199m casa grande 7325 ft 2233m toll mtn lost mine peak 7550ft 2301m panther peak pummel peak 6620ft 2018m nugent mountain 2169ft 661m 5401ft 6m paint gap hills lunas jacal fossil bone exhibit sam nail ranch dugout wells santa elena canyon hot.
From delta go 12 miles northwest on us 50 to escalante canyon road, then about 6 miles. The other major trailhead lies next to the big dominguez campground at the upper end of the canyon off of colorado highway 141 and the divide road southwest of grand junction. This area of the park is open to visitors 365dayayear. The dominguez escalante national conservation area is nestled within the uncompahgre plateau, where cottonwood, escalante, big dominguez, and little dominguez creeks empty into the gunnison river.
Download pdf map of the south rim and grand canyon village. Mineral resources of the dominguez canyon wilderness. Those who came before leave no trace blm do dominguez is. Inside this guide you will find maps and descriptions. The members of the expedition never reached their destination, turning back in northwestern utah. Colorado dominguezescalante national conservation area travel. Dominguez channel is situated east of harbor gateway. There are four places you can access the area, bridgeport, dominguez campground, cactus park trailhead and access from the gunnison river. Great canyon with water and historic sites tripadvisor. What to see in upper dominguez canyon with iconography of maps to water, bear drawings, bighorn sheep crossings, and ute indians wearing headdresses while riding horses, upper dominguez canyon is a must see. Livestock grazing is an historic use of the area, and this use is permitted to continue within a wsa. Dominguezescalante national conservation area hiking map. Regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land. Little dominguez is the longer of the two at approximately 12 miles in length.
When many people talk about the grand canyon, they are talking about the south rim in grand canyon national park with its busy hub, grand canyon village. Map of dominguezescalante route peoples of mesa verde. Across the next five miles, the trail winds through the canyon towards the big dominguez, hindered only by the snowmelt in the half a dozen creek crossings. The dominguezescalante expedition of 1776 was searching for a route from santa fe, new mexico, to the spanish settlement in monterey, california. California government code section 65850 authorizes the city council to adopt a zoning code to. Into the little dominguez canyon area did some off trail hiking in some washesdelayed me, but was ohsobeautiful i went. View 6 photos for dominguez canyon rd, delta, co 81416 a bed, bath.
Jun 30, 2016 south of grand junction, the dominguez canyon wilderness study area is the largest blm roadless area in colorado. May 04, 2009 escalante canyon and dominguez canyon wilderness study area by curt donohue on may 4, 2009 our trip to the escalante canyon on thursday april 30, 2009 was somewhat spur of the moment and we really didnt know what we would find because the information available for the canyon is limited, at least compared to what you would find for other. Dominguezescalante national conservation area wikipedia. The dominguezescalante national conservation area is a 209,610acre 848. Hooked up to the creek, the gunnison and made it back to the trail head. Escalante canyon and dominguez canyon wilderness study area. Dominguezescalante dominguez canyon bureau of land. Best trails in dominguez canyon wilderness colorado alltrails. Mar 26, 2020 the hike for the first mile from the bridgeport trailhead along the railroad tracks and the gunnison river is not too interesting, but the walk on the pedestrian bridge installed by the blm to improve safe access to the dominguez escalante national conservation area a few years ago provides great views of the river and its canyon. The dominguezescalante national conservation area is nestled within the uncompahgre plateau, where cottonwood, escalante, big dominguez, and little dominguez creeks empty into the gunnison river. Dominguezescalante national conservation area, blm. Mineral resources of the dominguez canyon wilderness study. The hike is located in the dominguez escalante national conservation area, a blm administered area about 20 miles south of grand junction along the gunnison river.
The canyons drain the northeastern corner of the uncompahgre plateau. Wilderness area located southeast of grand junction in western colorado. So long that many parties choose to stretch it into a two or threeday backpacking trip. The big dominguez canyon trail is very long and can be explored for days on end. Those who came before leave no trace blm do dominguez. The hike for the first mile from the bridgeport trailhead along the railroad tracks and the gunnison river is not too interesting, but the walk on the pedestrian bridge installed by the blm to improve safe access to the dominguezescalante national conservation area a few years ago provides great views of the river and its canyon. There is an unlimited opportunity for hiking, camping and sightseeing in this area. Hiking trails near dominguez canyon wilderness study area. Among the commonly hiked sections below the south rim, the escalante route has a reputation for requiring a bit extra from grand canyon hikers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station.
From delta go 12 miles northwest on us 50 to escalante canyon road, then about 6 miles southwest into canyon. The nca was created by the 2009 omnibus public lands management act and is managed as part of the bureau of land management s national conservation lands. The plateau was nice, but time to enter the canyon again. Both big dominguez creak and little dominguez creek flow year around. The dominguez escalante national conservation area is a 209,610acre 848. To access the topographic quadrangle maps you can click on the appropriate quadrangle on the second map below and the pdf file will open in. Dominguez canyon topo map in ventura county, california. It was a little tricky seeing the turn off of route 50 coming from grand junction. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is dry canyon reserv which is approximately 14 miles away and has an elevation of 1,455 feet 382 feet higher than dominguez canyon. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The hike is located in the dominguezescalante national conservation area, a blm administered area about 20 miles south of grand junction along the gunnison river. Dominguez wsa consists of two major canyon systems, big dominguez and little dominguez.
May 22, 2016 big dominguez canyon is a beautiful hike. There is no maintained trail from this trailhead through the canyon to the gunnison. River near the trailhead is open to hiking and horseback use. Dominguezescalante national conservation area nca comprises 210,172 acres of protected public lands, and includes the 66,280acre dominguez canyon wilderness. Little dominguez canyon is part of the dominguez canyon wilderness study area. Dominguezescalante national conservation area is a national conservation area in colorado. The size and use of lots, yards, courts, and other open. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Dominguez canyon is covered by the triangle mesa, co us topo map quadrant free us topo map pdf order waterproof printed. Four miles from where the bar x trail feeds into the little dominguez, the trail passes by the house of the last original homesteader of the canyon, mr.
The pictures and narrative below deal only with big dominguez creek. Ascend into the picturesque upper dominguez canyon filled with petroglyphs that depict a piece of ancient ute history. Before this tract of blm land was dedicated as a national conservation area in august of 2009, i received a pamphlet produced by the blm that described the big dominguez canyon from one of the most legitimate cowboys i had ever known. It is managed by the bureau of land management blm, and was created as part of the omnibus public land management act of 2009. The dominguez canyon wsa is home to an individual who was granted a life estate. To access the topographic quadrangle maps you can click on the appropriate quadrangle on the second map below and the pdf file will open in another window. Dominguez canyon road, located near dominguezescalante national conservation area, colorado is a 4. The big dominguez trail accesses some of the most popular areas of the dominguez canyon wilderness, including waterfalls and rock art. Study areas wsa, including areas such as dominguez canyon. Adventurous travelers can make a large loop using big and little. We missed it and it took a while to be able to turn around on the divided highway. Dominguez canyon road, located near dominguez escalante national conservation area, colorado is a 4. Swimming holes and petroglyphs in dominguezescalante. This is a beautiful hike about 15 miles south of grand junction colorado.
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