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Pollock Bench Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Fruita, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pollock Bench Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Pollock Bench Trailhead
“The trailhead was well maintained and the vault toilet was very clean.”
“Flume Canyon Loop was beautiful, cool rock formations.”
“There is a lot of cross trails that are not easy to navigate through for the arches .”
Access to many trails. I wish more people would clean up after their pets. Rattlesnake Arches are incredible.
A wonderful trail you can run in about an hour or hike in a few hours. If you're feeling super adventurous you can also head down into Rattlesnake canyon to see some fantastic arches. This trail is fairly technically with a climb through an arch that may challenge some people.
Good hiking and not to tough unless your going to the arch in the next valley over then it will be a challenge. This hike is also the lower way to the Rattlesnake arches which is a long haul but the best hike around . There is a lot of cross trails that are not easy to navigate through for the arches .
Such an incredible hike. I was blown away by the topography on the western side of the loop.
Trail conditions & character
“It's far enough away from other trail heads that it often gets overlooked so these trails are usually not very crowded.”
“It would be thoughtful if hikers would leave the equestrian parking open for horse trailers.”
“This trail is fairly technically with a climb through an arch that may challenge some people.”
“I was blown away by the topography on the western side of the loop.”
Plan your run at Pollock Bench Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegjhikes.com
- Phone+1 503-267-7756
Running trails near Fruita
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
