Colorado National Monument

Sandstone towers, sheer walls and broad views provide a distinctive introduction to the Colorado Plateau’s desert scenery.

Choose an entrance and route using National Park Service planning information rather than navigating only to the monument’s central map point. Rim Rock Drive viewpoints and hiking trails involve different time commitments and conditions. Check road and trail notices before setting out, prepare for exposed desert weather and allow time to appreciate the landscape beyond a single overlook.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: Daniel Schwen / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.