Quick Facts
Location:
Upper TH on Rim Rock Drive, Lower TH at Wildwood outside Monument
Amenities
2 listed
Parking - Auto, Trailhead
* Location: Three access points:
** (1) from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, turn left onto Rim Rock Drive and travel 9.3 miles (15.0 km) to the trailhead on the left
** (2) from the west entrance of the monument, turn right onto Highway 340 (going east); after 6.5 miles (10.5 km) turn right at the light onto South Broadway; go 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and turn left onto Wildwood Drive; watch closely for a brown trailhead sign on the right at 0.5 miles (0.8 km); turn down the road to the trailhead
** (3) from the east entrance, proceed north on Monument Road 0.6 miles (1.0 km); turn left on South Camp Road; drive 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to its junction with South Broadway; turn left and go 0.5 miles (0.8 km); turn left onto Wildwood Drive and go 0.5 miles (0.8 km); watch closely for a brown trailhead sign on the right at what appears to be driveway; turn down this road to the trailhead. The last two access points are shared with Liberty Cap Trail and Corkscrew Trail.
* Mileage: 7.0 one way (11.3 km)
* Difficulty Level: Steep
* Elevation: 6,440 to 4,800 feet (1963 to 1463 meters) from upper trailhead to lower trailhead.
* Average time: 4-5 hours
* Usage: Hiking. Horseback riding is permitted along the boundary of the monument to the base of the escarpment only.
* Description (from upper access): Rigorous descent into narrow Ute Canyon from the plateau follows a primitive trail. Route then follows the streambed with seasonal stream and pools bordered by cottonwoods and willows. A few arches may be seen. Unmaintained.
Colorado National Monument
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Tags
* colorado national monument
* trails
* hiking
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
