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Colorado National Monument
Outdoor Activities
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A beautiful day for an adventure. |
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There are a variety of outdoor activities available at Colorado National Monument, including hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and bicycling.
See Hiking to choose which trail would be best for your hiking experience.
Horseback Riding: A limited number of horseback opportunities are available in the park. Please talk to visitor center staff for more information.
Picnicking: There are three picnic areas: behind the Visitor Center, near the Saddlehorn Campground, and Devils Kitchen picnic area near the east entrance. Devils Kitchen and Saddlehorn picnic areas have tables, charcoal grills, water, and restrooms. Devils Kitchen and the visitor center picnic areas have shade shelters, but the Saddlehorn picnic area does not. Groups of 15 or more require a permit.
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Bicycling the Rim Rock Drive is a popular (and challenging) pastime. It has challenged many of the world’s strongest riders, but yields to the most casual of recreational cyclists. Click here for regulations for cyclists.
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Did You Know?
Independence Monument is all that remains of a continuous ridge that once formed a wall between Monument and Wedding canyons. A cap of durable Kayenta formation rock has protected this picturesque 450 ft. (137 meters) high monolith from the relentless erosion that carried away the surrounding rock.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2009 at 15:50 EST |