Cohab Canyon
A secluded small canyon across from Fruita Campground. A short climb gives views over the orchards and campground, and the narrow side slots are fun to explore.
The Cohab Canyon trail starts across from Fruita Campground. The first section climbs steeply in switchbacks for about 120 meters, then enters a canyon of honeycomb-weathered red sandstone with several narrow slots you can squeeze through. A side spur leads to the Fruita viewpoint, which overlooks the campground and orchards. The one-way distance to the Highway 24 side is about 2.7 km, and the round trip to the viewpoint takes about 2 hours. According to legend, the name comes from Mormon “cohabs,” men who hid from prosecution for polygamy in the 19th century.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Gifford Homestead
- Fruita Schoolhouse
- Fruita Rural Historic District
- Petroglyph Panel
- Hickman Bridge
- Rim Overlook & Navajo Knobs Trail
- Cassidy Arch
- Sunset Point & Panorama Point