John Morgan Harrison
Outdoor gear Product Developer and Designer, filling my free time with exploration and art.
Oh Be Joyful campsite could have been pulled straight out of a painting, the fishing is good, and there are great views in all directions. When I stayed there the camp was crowded, but with a great atmosphere between the off-roaders, mountain bikers, and RVers (although there is a steep muddy incline down off the main road so it seemed unlikely an RV could get out in wet conditions). Also, stop by gas cafe at the shell station on the outskirt of CB for an amazing breakfast and great atmosphere.
5.0
Great drive through some incredible rock structure, stop near the west end of the road at sunset, or the east end at sunrise for photos, and aim back across the "inlet" area of the canyon so that the opposite wall is illuminated. And though I am fairly certain climbing is not allowed within the monument, on the east exit back toward Fruita, there is a boulder field outside the monument boundary on the left side of the road that has some good sized (ranging from 10-20' tall, uncrowded boulders. I only had time to hike around the area, but there were chalk marks up several of the larger rocks.
4.0
Some muddy sections, but it's better than when it's dusty, the climb is definitely worth it when you are flying down a handlebar high tunnel of wildflowers. One of the most satisfying rides of my life.
5.0
As Brooke said, the sunrises and sunsets are spectacular, when I was camping here we took advantage of the many mountain bike trails that litter the area. Some of the best riding in this type of environment ever. Nearby Fruita has an amazing pizza joint called the Hot Tomato. Also, don't forget to bring a tripod and look south at night when the moon sets, as the majority of this area registers 0.0 light pollution, so the milky way is often visible, even to the naked eye.
5.0
This ride was a perfect combination of well constructed trail that flowed well and beautiful scenery. The guide at the shuttle station was very helpful and purchasing a map is a must. Try to at least bring a small camera because there are many beautiful vistas and we saw a three elk out in the open. The snow banks are fun to slide around on too, and the final descent trail is a wild, adrenaline pumping bomber.
5.0
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