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Colorado National Monument |
Description:
Established May 24, 1911, and on 20,453.93 acres, Colorado National Monument consists of geologic features including: towering red sandstone monoliths, deep, sheer-walled canyons, and a variety of wildlife (bighorn sheep, golden eagles, mule deer and mountain lions)
Designations:
National Monument (May 24, 1911)
Accessibility:
The Visitor Center is accessible, as well as one campsite in the campground, three overlooks, and Devils Kitchen picnic area on the East side of the Monument.
Getting Around:
The main road is historic Rim Rock Drive, consisting of 23 miles of paved road. Also available is one nature trail and 13 backcountry trails (various lengths), elevation 4,700' to 7,028'.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wildlife Viewing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | And more.
Directions to Colorado National Monument
Plane:
Grand Junction Airport: Sky West, United Express, and America West.
Car:
East to West: Highway I-70 to Grand Junction, exit at Horizon Drive, Exit 31 to East Entrance. West to East: Highway I-70 to Fruita, Colorado, Exit 19 to West Entrance.
Public Transportation
Tour bus service available. Contact Grand Junction Visitor and Convention bureau for more information.
Amtrack provides services to Grand Junction every day.
Attractions:
Arches National Park
Phone:435-719-2299
Canyonlands National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Phone:970-641-2337
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Phone:970-641-2337
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Contact Information for Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO
81521-0001
Phone: 970-858-3617
Fax: 970-858-0372
Located in Fruita, CO
For more information on Colorado National Monument
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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Colorado Road Maps (CO Maps)
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