The National Monument is 20,534 acres in size. Elevation is near 6000' along the Rim Trail. Rim Rock Trail is 23 miles of paved road offering spectacular vistas and overlooks. The views tower over the City of Grand Junction and include huge buttes and plateaus. Elevations in the park range from 4,700' to 7,028'. Grand Junction is the largest nearby city with full services and facilities. There is very little in the park itself.

Activities include hiking, biking, climbing, camping and sightseeing. For more information, contact Colorado National Monument, Fruita, CO 81521-0001 or call 970-858-3617 for more information.

All pictures on this page are from the Colorado National Monument, using film and digital pictures. The pictures on this page are from the various overlooks found from the rim road.

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Cold Shivers Point, from the Rim Rock Drive.
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Cold Shivers Point, from the Rim Rock Drive, looking out to Grand Junction.
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Fallen Rock, from the Rim Rock Drive.
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Grand View, from the Rim Rock Drive.
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Grand View, from the Rim Rock Drive.
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Grand View, from the Rim Rock Drive.
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Further information can be found at the Colorado National Monument Park Service page, run by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior.