Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Mesa County and Grand County, United States.
The wilderness extends across 75,439 acres of red rock canyons with natural arches, spires, windows, and deep alcoves reaching depths of 1,000 feet.
The Bureau of Land Management incorporated Black Ridge Canyons into the National Wilderness Preservation System in 2000, protecting its natural landscapes for future generations.
Seven major canyon systems contain geological formations and archaeological evidence indicating long-term human presence in this section of the Colorado Plateau.
Visitors access the wilderness through three entry points: the Fruita front country, the Glade Park high country, and the Colorado River corridor.
Rattlesnake Canyon holds the second largest concentration of natural stone arches in the United States, featuring formations shaped by millions of years of erosion.
Location: Mesa County
Location: Grand County
Inception: 2000
Operator: Bureau of Land Management
Website: https://blm.gov/visit/black-ridge-canyons-wilderness
GPS coordinates: 39.10530,-108.93100
Latest update: May 31, 2025 13:01
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Fruita Museum
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Monument Canyon
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Saddlehorn Visitor Center
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Mondi Cable Ski
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Saddlehorn Caretaker's Residence
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Saddlehorn Caretaker's Garage
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East Tunnel
25.9 km
Mather Plaque in Colorado National Monument
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Fruita Bridge
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West Lower Tunnel
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Saddlehorn Oil Storage Building
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