Creating this Monument

Walk or hike · Colorado National Monument · Colorado

sandstone spire hundreds of feet tall stands above sparsely vegetated canyon bottom and cliffsPhoto: NPS Photo
Thu, Oct 15
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9:00 AM
until 10:00 AM
Free
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Colorado National Monument
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About Creating this Monument

Meet Ranger Marie at Otto's Trail for a short walk and a brief talk about John Otto's role in creating the monument. The trailhead is located one mile east of the visitor center.

The walk is approximately 2/3 of a mile round trip and is considered easy to moderate.  This is a weather dependent program and will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms.

Please remember to bring water.  A water refill station is located at the visitor center.  Closed toed shoes are recommended.  No pets- they are not allowed on trails.

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