Hike Colorado National Monument
Posted: January 23, 2019 by Rhonda Bever
*Image courtesy of Owensimagery.com
It is Winter in Grand Junction, but the cold weather and snow does not mean you can’t get outside and enjoy nature and all the beauty the Valley has to offer. Enjoy seeing the beautiful red rock canyons and stunning towering monoliths at the iconic Colorado National Monument. Grab your Winter hiking clothes, and your family and friends and plan a memorable day hiking trails including Devil’s Kitchen, No Thoroughfare and Liberty Cap Trails. For those wishing to take a shorter hike the popular Coke Ovens trail is recommended. Hikers often see bighorn sheep and eagles soaring high above.
*Image courtesy of Colorado.com and visitgrandjunction.com
Hikers can camp overnight year around at an 80-site campground. Some of the camping sites take reservation March through October. The Colorado National Monument is open year 24 hours a day year around. The visitors center is open in the Winter from 9:00am until 4:30pm. Before heading out for a hike be sure to check the park hotline at 970-858-3617 for updates and storm or temporary closures. Please visit Colorado National Monument for a complete list of entrance fee and pass information. There are numerous days per year where entrance to the Colorado National Monument is free.