The Colorado National Monument is a red stone canyon formation and a natural treasure of the state of Colorado. Its main feature is Monument Canyon, in which various steep rock cliffs shoot up above a sandy, tree-lined flat area. The Rim Rock Drive scenic road twists among the cliffs for 23 miles and offers stunning views of the monument.
Hiking, cycling, and camping are all available in the monument’s park, which also has a visitors’ center with an in-house natural history museum. In addition to the canyon, many come to see the various named rock formations scattered through the territory. The area is also famous for its wildlife, which includes such species as red-tailed hawks, coyotes, and desert bighorn sheep.
Colorado National Monument, 1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO 81521, Phone: 970-858-3617