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Third Flats Road

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  2. CO
  3. …Western Colorado
  4. …Grand Junction
  5. Bangs Canyon Recreation Area
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“Great for long hikes, even in the snow with views of the Uncompagre Plateau and Gunnison River. ”

Andrew Walters
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4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Point to Point

5,893' 1,796 m

High

4,669' 1,423 m

Low

15' 5 m

Up

1,225' 373 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

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Third Flats Road is a long and steady climb. It is well marked, and you'll want to stay on the obvious track to get to the river and back. It is best done as part of Butterknife to Third Flats Loop.

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Grand Junction Field Office

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  3.0 from 2 votes

#7

in Bangs Canyon Recreation Area

#27170

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#7

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in Colorado

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Looking across Little Park Road at The Ribbon and the Colorado National Monument's monocline.
Sep 27, 2015 near Orchard…, CO
Climbing the never ending jeep road back to the top.
Nov 20, 2015 near Orchard…, CO

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