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Colorado National Monument

- West of Grand Junction
- Phone: 970-858-3617
- Web: www.nps.gov/com
- Hours: Visitor’s center: 8 am. to 6 p.m.
- Memorial Day to Labor Day; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Labor Day to Memorial Day.
- Cost varies

The Colorado National Monument, west of Grand Junction, was created in 1911 and includes some of the Southwestern region’s most pristine scenes.

Some of the activities available include a large network of hiking trails, horseback riding, picnicking, camping, and the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive for bicycling enthusiasts. Rock climbing is also allowed with a permit.

Camping is available and back country camping is allowed with a proper permit.

Other activities available include various workshops and lecture series. Events are posted on the park’s online calendar.