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Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521


Established May 24, 1911, and on 20,453.93 acres, Colorado National Monument consists of geologic features including: towering red sandstone monoliths, deep, sheer-walled canyons, and a variety of wildlife (bighorn sheep, golden eagles, mule deer and mountain lions)

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 Directions 

Plane - Grand Junction Airport: Sky West, United Express, and America West.

Car - Westbound: Highway I-70 to Grand Junction, exit at Horizon Drive, Exit 31 to East Entrance. Eastbound: Highway I-70 to Fruita, Colorado, Exit 19 to West Entrance.

Public Transportation - Tour bus service available. Contact Grand Junction Visitor and Convention bureau for more information. Amtrak provides daily service to Grand Junction.

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Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
 Activities 

Touring by Auto
Bicycling
Climbing
Camping
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picnic Area
Museum / Visit
Wildlife Viewing