City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification from the International Dark-Sky Association

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Feb. 2. It is reproduced in full below.

Quick Facts

Location:

Saddlehorn Visitor Center

Amenities

4 listed

Information - Maps Available, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

* Location: Directly across Rim Rock Drive from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center.

* Mileage: 0.5 one way (0.8 km) one-way

* Difficulty Level: Easy (Mostly level)

* Elevation: 5,800 feet (1768 meters)

* Average time: 1/2 hour

* Usage: Hiking only. Horses prohibited.

* Description: Level trail that travels to an alcove in a box canyon. Detailed trail guides are available at the trailhead and the visitor center. A good introduction to some of the plants, animals, and rocks of the monument. Great for families with small children.

Colorado National Monument

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* colorado national monument

* nature trail

* saddlehorn visitor center

* hiking

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service