The Colorado National Monument is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Colorado. With its dramatic red rock formations and twisting canyons, it’s easy to see why.
If you love the outdoors and the environment, you have most likely heard of John Muir. John Muir was one of the founding fathers of the environmental land ethics movement. They say John Otto was the same, advocating to preserve and protect the Colorado National Monument area.
We have written this guide so you can avoid crowds, get the most out of your time, and see as many of the viewpoints and sights as possible.“The Monument,” what locals call it, is one of the most remarkable destinations in Colorado.
– Drive the historic Rim Rock Scenic Drive– Check out the main viewpoints along the historic Rim Rock Scenic Drive– Photograph the incredible desert scape, monoliths, and sandstone wall– Go on a short hike or two
How to Do the Historic Rim Rock Scenic Drive:You can either enter the Monument from the east or west entrance. The east entrance is the Grand Junction side, and the west entrance is the Fruita side.