Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned traveler, you’re sure to find a place in Confluence, CO to suit your travel needs. Listed below are ATTRACTIONS, HOTELS, LODGING, and TRAILS.
LODGING
There are several places for you to stay while visiting Confluence, Colorado. If you don’t want to stay in an expensive hotel, there are plenty of other lodging options that are affordable and still convenient. You can choose from a variety of hotels in Confluence, including the hotels at Confluence Park.
TRAILS
If you want to see a natural wonder at the confluence of two rivers in the middle of the desert, there are a few options for you. Start by taking a spur road off the Cyclone Canyon vehicle track and ascending to a rocky overlook. The trail drops abruptly to the Colorado River at a point about half a mile from the end of the 4WD spur. There, you can climb the cliffs on the north side to get a better view of the canyons and the surrounding rocky wilderness.
The Confluence Overlook Trail is a five-mile hike that offers panoramic views of the Green River and the Colorado River. It crosses several canyon systems along the way. You can find plenty of scenic vistas from this trail in Canyonlands National Park. A hike on this trail can take about two hours. The trail can also be a challenging workout. It is not for the faint of heart.
The first trail crosses the Big Spring Canyon and continues on a plateau for about one mile. You can also follow the course of the Colorado River by heading downstream. The trail winds through sandstone cross-beds and ridges, and a cliff overlook overlooks the Colorado River. Eventually, the trail meets the N-S Jeep road and continues west.
The second trail, Cyclone Canyon, takes you past two grabens. These are created when faulted layers of rock slid down the Paradox salt formation. As the rocks slide, they create cracks and eventually widen, forming canyons. The Grabens parallel the Colorado River. The trail continues along an abandoned road and then veers sharply left to reach a backcountry campground.
TRAILS OFF THE BEATEN PATH
If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking through a wild, undeveloped area, try a trail that’s a little off the beaten path. Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism has recently published a new Field Guide, 24 Trails Off the Beaten Path, with information on 24 different trails on the islands. The guide is a handy, pocket-size publication that details the trail details of each of the 24 trails. Developed by a team of local partners, this trail guide provides a wonderful alternative to hiking the islands’ more popular trails.
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