Eight miles northeast of Grand Junction sits more than 36,000 acres filled with rugged canyons, steep plateaus, and wild horses. This hidden gem is calling your name for a scenic hike.
The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area is one of only three locations in the western United States set aside for wild horses.
The wild horses have been residing amongst the Little Book Cliffs for over a century. There are currently around 124 horses that spread across the land, and they tend to run in smaller groups of five, so your odds of seeing them are good.
Courtesy of Bureau of Land Management
Make the trek to the cliffs in the spring or summer for optimal viewing. The roads are fairly tricky to traverse, so four-wheel-drive vehicles are highly recommended if you choose to forgo hiking.
Marty Felix, also known as "The Wild Horse Lady," has been a volunteer at the cliffs since she laid eyes on the horses in 1973. She and other volunteers take photographs, help count the horses and foals, and also assist in fertility-control. This is important so the herd won't outgrow their available acreage. She recommends visiting the Indian Park portion of the land to view the horses.
Pro tip: The best viewing times tend to be in the early morning or evening.
Will you be making the trip to the Little Book Cliffs? Have you been there before? If so, let us know in the comments!
