ACTIVITIES

--Domiguez Canyon.  This beautiful canyon in the National Conservation Area, supported by the group, Colorado Canyons Association, is one of Newcomers best hikes.  It is located near Whitewater off of Bridgeport Road.   (Bridgeport is a former bustling waterport on the Gunnison River.)  We will hike along the Gunnison River to access the canyon. We frequently see big-horned sheep racing up the canyon.  We will not hike the whole canyon but it will be a longer out-and-back hike, about 2.5 hours with about 200 feet elevation increase.  We will hike the canyon to the petroglyphs and then return.  Bring extra water and a snack. Weather will be sunny, with temperatures in the 60's to mid 70's.  Don't forget walking sticks, unless you never use them. 

   We will meet in a different area, City Market on Orchard Mesa, off HWY 50.  Meet in the SW  corner, on Thursday, at 0845.  We will carpool to the trailhead. 

   Afterwards, those that wish will eat at the Dragon Treasure in Orchard Mesa (They  have a buffet that is open until 3). unless you prefer Burger King--"Home of the Whopper". 

The hike this week will be Interflume trail to the waterfall and back to the trail head on Flume 1.  It should take about 3 hours to complete.the 4 mile hike with 335 feet in elevation gain.  Moderate difficulty. We did this hike last year and everyone enjoyed it.  The scenery through the creek was great. 

    Thursday will  be sunny and  a little cool with temps starting in the 40's and ending in the 50's.  However, it seems that we may be blessed with rain all day Wednesday.  The trail is mostly rock and sand.  It should not be muddy Thursday; but please check for an email in case we have to cancel it.  

     Please meet in Fruita at Dinosaur Journey at 0845, East side.  We will carpool to the trailhead.  Lunch afterwa\rd at Munchies, if you wish.