{"id":2126,"date":"2026-05-18T09:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journeyswithjohn.com\/wordpress\/?p=2126"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:59:00","slug":"mee-canyon-alcove-the-largest-alcove-on-the-colorado-plateau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journeyswithjohn.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/mee-canyon-alcove-the-largest-alcove-on-the-colorado-plateau\/","title":{"rendered":"Mee Canyon Alcove: The largest alcove on the Colorado Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mee Canyon Alcove is located on the western slope of Colorado. It is the largest naturally occurring alcove on the entire Colorado Plateau. This hike takes you down into Mee Canyon for spectacular views of this massive alcove. This route is not for those that have a fear of heights as you will be working your way down a canyon and there is a narrow rock ledge that must be traversed in order to reach the bottom of the canyon. The trail is also all downhill to the alcove, so keep in mind it will be all uphill on the way back out.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking Mee Canyon Alcove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hiking to Mee Canyon Alcove is an exhilarating experience with many highlights on your way to the alcove. From the onset of the hike, you begin hiking gradually downhill with views of McInnis Canyon’s National Conservation Area ahead of you. As you hike through this stretch you will likely see signs left behind from wintering elk all over the place. After approximately 1.8 miles, you begin working your way into Mee Canyon. <\/p>\n\n\n