Horsethief Canyon, Canyon in Fruita, United States.
The canyon follows the Colorado River path, featuring rocky cliffs, diverse plant life, and native fish populations throughout its 2,080-acre expanse.
Native American tribes used the canyon's resources for sustenance and settlement before European colonization, establishing fishing and hunting practices in the area.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife manages this natural area to maintain native fish populations and protect endangered species within their original habitat.
Visitors can reach the canyon by taking Interstate 70 to Fruita, then driving south on Highway 340 and west on County Road 1.3.
The canyon serves as a replacement wildlife habitat following the construction of the Grand Valley Unit of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Project.
Location: Fruita
GPS coordinates: 39.14967,-108.75894
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:19
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