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Paradox, Colorado

Paradox Colorado Landscape
Landscape near Paradox, Colorado. Photo: e_tothe_ipi

Located in western Colorado, Paradox tiny unincorporated community named for the meandering flow of the Dolores River. It resides in a valley of the same name, Paradox Valley, which is dry, high-desert of little population.

Paradox resides at an elevation of 5,299 feet in western Montrose County. A little under 200 people are estimated to live in the Paradox area.

There is a Paradox Post Office, with a ZIP code of 81429. The surrounding landscape is typical of this part of the state, full of mesas and alpine desert wildlife.

Recreation

Paradox Valley Overlook Colorado Dolores River on left
Overlooking the Paradox Valley; Dolores River on left. Photo: Mark Iverson

Camping: Read about the camping near Naturita, Norwood, Nucla and Gateway.

Activities near Paradox

Federal Lands:

  • Buckeye Reservoir (13mi)
  • Dolores River
  • Uncompahgre National Forest

Landmarks:

  • Hanging Flume Overlook (44mi)

Towns:

  • Bedrock (6mi)
  • Egnar (68mi)
  • Montrose (113mi)
  • Naturita (22mi)
  • Uravan (22mi)

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