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Colorado National Monument

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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)


Contact Information

Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521-0001
970-858-3617 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
Grand Junction Airport: Sky West, United Express, and America West.

By 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.

By Plane
Tour bus service available. Contact Grand Junction Visitor and Convention bureau for more information.
Amtrack provides services to Grand Junction every day.

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'.

Weather

Summers are hot and dry, 80 degrees to 100 degrees. Winters are mild, 20 degrees to 45 degrees.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Wildlife Viewing

Recommended Activities
Evening campfire programs during the summer months, Friday only and audiovisual program year-round at Visitor Center.


 
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Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all. So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.