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Colorado National Monument
Plan Your Visit
 

Colorado National Monument is located in Mesa County,Colorado between the gateway communities of Fruita and Grand Junction. The monument preserves 32 square miles of canyons and mesas. This is a special place; contemplate glorious views, discover solitude deep in a canyon, and delight in desert bighorn and golden eagles.  

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Accessibility
Discover where you can go and what you can do.
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hearing accessibility
Can you hear me now?
For visitor center videos, an induction loop is provided for hearing aids users.
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Maps
Maps of the monument and surrounding area
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dogs must be on a leash
What About My Pet?
Can you enjoy the monument with your pet? Sure!
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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: September 08, 2009 at 16:06 EST