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Indian Point Cutoff #708
The Indian Point Trail #708 is primarily used by those wishing to climb up to Indian Point from the Spring Camp Trail #707. After climbing up on top of the rim of the Grand Mesa on Indian Point, one can experience one of the Grand Mesa’s most spectacular views. On a clear day, Kannah Creek Basin, the La Sal Mountains, the Uncompahgre Plateau, and the Grand Valley may all be seen. This trail is more difficult than most due to the steep elevation which it traverses. From the city intake on Kannah Creek at 6,100 ft. elevation, one must climb 2,400 feet in elevation up the Kannah Creek and Spring Camp Trails to the Indian Point Cutoff Northern Trailhead. From this trailhead it is an additional 1,500 foot climb from the Indian Point Cutoff Trail up the Indian Point Trail to the rim of the Grand Mesa on Indian Point.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | June |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback, and Mountain Bike. |
| Closest Towns: | Grand Junction, CO and Delta, CO |
General Information
Directions:SOUTHERN ACCESS:
Travel the Lands End Road, FSR #100, for approximately 2.7 miles from Highway 50 to its intersection with the Kannah Creek Road. Turn right onto the Kannah Creek Road and travel approximately 3.5 miles to the intersection with the Indian Point Road which forks right. Stay right and travel south on the Indian Point Road for about 4 mile to its end at the Grand Mesa National Forest Boundary. At this location the Indian Point Trail #715 begins. From the Forest Boundary the Indian Point Cutoff Trail is located 3.45 miles up the Indian Point Trail from the lower trailhead.
NORTHERN ACCESS:
From Grand Junction, travel southeast on Highway 50 for approximately 12 miles to its junction with the Lands End Road, FSR #100. Turn left and travel east on the Lands End Road for 2.7 miles to the Purdy Mesa- Kannah Creek Road turn off. Turn right at this intersection and travel 0.1 miles until the road splits. Stay right and continue on the Kannah Creek Road for 6.7 miles until the road crosses a bridge and comes to a parking area on the right side of the road. From the parking area, hike up the Kannah Creek Trail #706 for 0.4 miles until the Spring Camp Trail #707 forks right. From this intersection it is a 3.7 mile hike on the Spring Camp Trail to the Northern Indian Point Trailhead.
Parking:
SOUTHERN TRAILHEAD:
Off the Indian Point Trail #715. T. 13S., R. 97W., Sec. 14. U.S.G.S. Map: Indian Point.
NORTHERN TRAILHEAD:
Off the Spring CampTrail #707. T. 13S., R. 97W., Sec. 1. U.S.G.S. Map: Indian Point.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
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