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Colorado

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Colorado

LocationUnited States
RegionColorado
TypeNational Monument
Coordinates39.0250°, -108.6940°
Established1911
Area83.7
Nearest CityGrand Junction (4 mi)
Entrance Fee15

About Colorado

Colorado National Monument showcases dramatic red rock canyons, towering monoliths, and sweeping desert vistas along the Colorado Plateau. The monument features stunning geological formations including Independence Monument, Kissing Couple, and the Devils Kitchen, carved by millions of years of erosion. Managed by the National Park Service, the area offers scenic drives along Rim Rock Drive and numerous hiking trails through high desert terrain. The monument provides critical habitat for desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and other wildlife adapted to the arid environment.