classic cars on Rim Rock Drive

Colorado National Monument's Rim Rock Drive is one of the most spectacular drives in the United States. Motorists are rewarded by fantastic views of the canyons. However, the road is challenging, narrow and steep in some sections with sheer dropoffs. Because motorists will be sharing the road with bicycling visitors, special considerations must be made for road travel. Use caution when on tight corners and hills. On the east side of the monument, motorists may encounter large trucks that use four miles of the monument's roadway to access the community of Glade Park.

Please Follow These Rules:
Use your headlights in all tunnels and watch for bicyclists and other vehicles.

Obey all traffic laws and speed limits. The maximum speed is 25 mph. 

Do not attempt to proceed around bicyclists unless you have a clear view of oncoming traffic and a safe passing distance. Do not pass in the tunnels.

When passing bicyclists, please allow at least three feet of clearance between your vehicle and the bicyclist.

Check carefully for bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles before pulling out onto the road from pullouts.

Allow other motorists and bicyclists to pass if you are obstructing traffic and there is a safe place to pull over.

Remember that bicyclists have all the rights and responsibilities of any vehicle.