Monument Canyon Trail
Colorado National Monument, Mesa County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Colorado National Monument, Mesa County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,611 ft (491 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,119 ft (1,865 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Monolith Spire 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Peak: Independence Monument 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Peak: Grand View Spire 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Peak: Dirty Old Man 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Peak: Bell Tower (Kissing Couple) 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Peak: Airport Tower 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Peak: Pharaoh Point 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from start
- Peak: Egypt Rock 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Peak: Rainbow Tower 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Peak: Clueless Tower 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Coke Ovens Overlook 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Monument Canyon Trail
How long is Monument Canyon Trail?
Monument Canyon Trail is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,611 ft (491 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,119 ft (1,865 m).
How hard is Monument Canyon Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Monument Canyon Trail?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Monument Canyon Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Monument Canyon Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Monument Canyon Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Monument Canyon Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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