My wife and her friend is the Mia Stockdale clinic at Fruita and we dad's spend the weekend up here watching the kids. The boys had a lot of fun. We did a lot of hiking and some cycling (not mountain biking). Facilities are good. Its cooler than the canyon floor.
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Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Fruita
65 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Mountains, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Parks, Monuments/ Statues
Traveler Description: Don't stay in Grand Junction or Fruita without visiting the Colorado National Monument; it is not a statue or a marker, but 32 square miles of...
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For a thrilling drive, go from the Grand Junction entrance towards Fruita. If you're a bit squeamish about driving around sharp curves with steep dropoffs and limited guardrails, start at Fruita so you'll do most of your driving on the 'inside' lane. The visitor center is also closer to the Fruita entrance. Look for rock climbers on Independence Monument -...
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Grand Junction, Colorado
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26 mile drive with many viewpoints of beautiful red rock
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Salida, Colorado, USA
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The monument is worth a day to view and hike. Or take a grand road bike tour. Impressive road, built in the 20's and 30's. Great history and an amazing place to spend a day.
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Dallas, Texas
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While driving across the West, I noticed that, along the way from Denver to Arches National Monument was a little patch of green on the map. Upon further investigation, I discovered it was Colorado National Monument. I read a little blurb on it that described it as one of the best scenic roads in America.
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Canon City, Colorado
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We enjoyed 2 days of hiking and enjoyed the beautiful sandstone rock formations and breathtaking views!
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grand junction
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There are many trails to hike throughout the Monument and it is a very impressive canyon area with many spires. The visitor center is worth stopping into and has a wonderful open patio overlooking the Monument.
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A marvel of 1930's civil engineering and landscape architecture, this must not be missed by those looking for a break from the monotonous ski culture of western Colorado. Nearby Grand Juncion has an excellent downtown, where visitors are seen as honored guests, not as cumps lining up to be robbed. While in the National Monument, admire the modernist archecture of...
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Grand Junction, Colorado
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This national monument is too beautiful not to be a national park. The drive over the rim, looking down onto Grand Junction, CO is outstanding.
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This is a single road park that climb from the valley floor up to the mesa where it offers a spectacular view of the red rocks. Great for someone who would like the feels of the ruggedness of the landscape from the comfort of a car without roughing it. There's also camping, bicycling, and hiking opportunities for those inclined.
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