NPS PHOTO/Mike Weinstein

The Gates of Lodore Nature Trail offers walkers a look at the Green River as it enters the Canyon of Lodore.

Length: 3/4 mile one-way.
Difficulty: Easy.
Trailhead location: At the Gates of Lodore Campground at the north end of the Monument. 137 miles from the Temporary Visitor Center and 101 miles from the Canyon Area Visitor Center.
Brochure: Available at the trailhead and at the visitor centers.
Description: A level walk above the Green River that provides a great view of the entrance to Lodore Canyon.
Special considerations: This trail does not provide access to Lodore Canyon, which is impassable on foot.