The Colorado National Monument Loop is a paved loop located in Western Colorado near Grand Junction. This loop starts out in western Grand Junction and quickly enters the Colorado National Monument.
Following the main paved road through the park, this loop includes a number of switchbacks and tunnels. There are numerous pull offs and scenic viewpoints throughout the park. If you need to stretch your legs there are several hiking trails of varying difficulty inside the park. NOTE: A fee is required to enter the park.
After exiting the park, this loop returns to Grand Junction and then continues to pass South of the National Monument and further West onto the high prairie.
At the end of the paved road, this loop turns around and enters the park once again for some more fun curves before returning once again in Grand Junction.
Location: Western Colorado
Approximate Mileage: 90 miles
Estimated Riding Time: 3.0 Hours
Surface: Paved
Attractions: Colorado National Monument, Cold Shivers Point, Red Canyon Overlook, Ute Canyon Trail View, Fallen Rock Overlook, Upper Ute Canyon View, Rim Rock Drive Historical District, Highland View, Artists Viewpoint, Coke Ovens Viewpoint, Monument Canyon Overlook, Grand View Overlook, Independence Monument View, Colorado National Monument Visitor Center, Book Cliffs View, Fruita Canyon View, Grand Valley Overlook, Historic Trails View, Balanced Rock View, Redlands View, 3 short tunnels
CO National Monument Loop
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