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Serpents Trail Centennial Challenge to be Held on Saturday, May 1

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Date: March 17, 2010

Colorado National Monument and the Colorado National Monument Association will host the first ever “Serpents Trail Centennial Challenge” on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Hikers of all ages and abilities are invited to partake in this fun-filled non-race event. Registration proceeds go to the Colorado National Monument Association and will support public events for Colorado National Monument’s Centennial in 2011.

Participants can choose one of the hike options below:

The Serpents Tour

8 a.m. - noon

Arrive anytime between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to take a leisurely hike up and down the Serpents Trail, stopping at kid-friendly activity stations along the way to spot desert wildlife in the cliffs, make an animal track bandana, and more.

Serpents Endurance Challenge

7 a.m. - noon

See how many trips up and down the historic Serpents Trail you can make in 5 hours.

Enjoy live music in the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area after you hike. Refreshments will be available.

Colorado National Monument Association is currently accepting pre-registration in person at the visitor center, by mail, or by phone (credit card only). Registration forms are available at www.coloradonma.org, or at the park’s entrance stations and visitor center. The registration fee includes your entrance fee to the monument, a specially designed T-shirt, aid stations along the trail, kid-friendly activity stations, prizes, and live music following the event.

Call 970-858-3617 ext. 360 for more information.

Registration Fees

Adult                                                  $25

Team of 4                                          $90

Youth (12 & under)                             $10 (T-shirt not included)

Extra T-shirts                                      $10

*You may register the day of the event from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m.

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