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Colorado National MonumentA view into Colorado National Monument from the Corkscrew area
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Pets
A visitor and dog at Balanced Rock Overlook.
A dog and her owner at Balanced Rock Overlook.
 

Pets want to have as much fun as you do, but they have limitations here at the monument.  Pets are allowed on a leash in Saddlehorn Campground and along the roadway; they are not allowed in the backcountry or on any trail.  

Important!

The desert can be deadly for pets. Car temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Your pet can easily die of heat exhaustion. We recommend you not leave pets in the car at all when temperatures are above 68 degrees, even with the windows cracked.
Independence Monument  

Did You Know?
Independence Monument is all that remains of a continuous ridge that once formed a wall between Monument and Wedding Canyons. A cap of durable Kayenta rock has protected this picturesque 450 feet (137 meters) high monolith from the relentless erosion that carried away the surrounding rock.

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Last Updated: July 01, 2009 at 17:04 EST