Experience all Clifton has to offer with plentiful out door activities such as hiking, biking and river rafting. An don't forget you are in the heart of Colorado's Dinosaur country. So take your time and explore the stunning Clifton area.
Things to do in Clifton
Colorado National Monument
Over 1 billion years in the making, this scenic park is home mule deer, gray foxes, bobcats, ravens, swifts and golden eagles. This 20,454 acre monument is lined with canyons more than 600 feet deep. Features include towering red sandstone monoliths, and deep, sheer-walled canyons. Picnicking areas, self-guided nature trails and hiking paths are available. Call 970-858-3617 for more information.
Colorado River Rafting
Paddle your own inflatable kayak or let your guide row you downriver. All guides are experienced, knowledgeable, trained in first-aid, and give 100% effort to ensure an enjoyable trip. Everyone knows that river runners don't go hungry! From breakfast to dinner, and from hors d'oeuvres to dessert, hearty river meals are one of the many things you will remember long after your vacation has ended. Call 970-858-9555 for more information.
Colorado River State Park
The park offers great scenery and is a popular area for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming near the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa. Colorado River State Park is actually five sections of beautiful stops along the Colorado River as it flows through the Grand Junction area.
Devils Canyon Science & Learning Center
The Devil's Canyon Science and Learning Center in Fruita has a Dinosaur Discovery museum with interactive exhibits about the Jurassic era. Other attractions include an earthquake simulator, a dinosaur dig and a paleontology laboratory. Call 970-858-7282 for more information.
550 Jurassic CT, Fruita, CO 81520
Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey
The Museum of Western Colorado's Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, Colorado, is right in the heart of dinosaur country. Our museum features the latest exhibits and information about dinosaurs of western Colorado, eastern Utah and surrounding areas, realistic robotic dinosaurs and a working paleontology laboratory. Call 970-858-7282 for more information.
550 Jurassic CT, Fruita, CO 81520
Palisade Wines
Viset the many Wineries in the Clifton area including Grand River Vinyards and many others! Call 970-210-3306 for more information.
633 29 1/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81520
Rimrock Stables
Rimrock Adventures provides guests with two spectacular areas in which to ride. Featuring one-, two-, and three-hour rides that take you into the Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area. The wild horse ride takes you into the federally-protected Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Preserve. Call 970-858-9555 for more information.
927 17 Rd, Fruita, CO 81520
Telluride Outside
Telluride Outside specializes in guided fly fishing trips with personalized instruction for anglers of every ability, from complete beginners to well-traveled experts. Our superb guide staff offers half and full day trips on the San Miguel, Dolores and Uncompahgre Rivers. Extensive private water menu and customized itineraries are also available. Let's fish! Licensed and bonded. Call 800-831-6230 for more information.
Telluride Outside
We run the exciting San Miguel River from May through mid-July each year. Class II-III whitewater is ideal for rafters of any ability. The San Miguel is an excellent river for first-timers, families and groups. Half and full day trips are available. Transportation is provided from Telluride and Mountain Village. Call 800-831-6230 for more information.