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Colorado National Monument
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Monument Canyon
Sally Bellacqua
Monument Canyon. Walk up to a monolith on the Monument Canyon Trail.
 
coke ovens
Sally Bellacqua
Coke Ovens. Discover the Coke Ovens Trail 3.8 miles (6.1 km) east of the visitor center.
 
Bighorn sheep and collared lizard
Watch for bighorn sheep on steep slopes and the collared lizard on the canyon floor.
John Otto on a trail with his horse and burro  

Did You Know?
John Otto's efforts almost a century ago continue to help visitors experience Colorado National Monument. Of the 40 miles of trails available to hikers in the monument, many of them were first built by original park custodian John Otto.
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Last Updated: July 08, 2009 at 17:28 EST