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Colorado National Monument
Outdoor Activities
 
A beautiful day for a hike.
At the top of Serpents Trail. This historic trail has around 20 switchbacks.
 

There are a variety of outdoor activities available at Colorado National Monument:  hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, bicycling, star gazing, moonlight walking, and wildlife watching.

Horseback Riding
A limited number of horseback opportunities are available in the park. Please talk to visitor center staff for more information.

Picnicking
There are three picnic areas: (1) adjacent to the visitor center, (2) near Saddlehorn Campground, (3) at the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. All have tables, water (seasonally), and restrooms. The Devils Kitchen and the visitor center picnic areas have shade shelters. Groups of 15 or more require a permit.
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Your Safety
Learn more about how to safely enjoy the monument
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dogs must be on a leash
What About Your Pet?
Activities with pets are limited at Colorado National Monument...
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Last Updated: November 21, 2011 at 11:09 MST