Geology of the Monument
Colorado National Monument · Colorado
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Free
No entry fee listed by the organizer.
Drop-in
No sign-up needed: just show up.
About this program
Join a park ranger at the Visitor Center's back porch for a talk on the geology of the monument. You'll learn about how the canyons formed, the different rock layers, and how Independence Monument came to be. Bring your questions!
In the event of inclement weather/insects, the program will be held in the exhibit hall of the Visitor Center.
Español:
Únase a un guardaparque en “Saddlehorn Visitor Center” para una charla sobra la geología del monumento. Aprenderás sobre cómo formaron los cañones, las capas de roca, y cómo llegó a ser el Monumento a la Independencia. ¡ Trae tus preguntas!
En caso de inclemencias del tiempo, este programa se mueve al Centro de Visitantes.
- Elevation at the start
- 5,780 ft
- Above 5,000 ft the air is thinner. If you live lower down, drink more water and expect a slower pace than at home.
From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 249:30 AM
Schedule from the Colorado National Monument, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Typical for the date
62° / 38°
Rain about 1 day in 5. 30-year NOAA average at Colorado Nm, CO, 0.1 mi away.
Sunset
6:25 PM
Saturday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Canyon Rim Trailhead
Parking and trailhead are for Canyon Rim Trail, the trail nearest the start. The event may meet elsewhere, so check the official page.
