Near Monument Canyon Trail
Monumental in Grand Junction, this is what running on the Western Slope is all about
Near Monument Canyon Trail
More beautiful formations with cloud and sun caught during the end of a storm
Near Monument Canyon Trail
The base of the cliffs on Monument Canyon Trail, the day before the snow
Near Monument Canyon Trail
Other side of Kissing Couple monolith
Near Monument Canyon Trail
Independence Monument (left) and the Pipe Organ formation (center right)

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Monument Canyon Trail

4.4 (17 Ratings)
An awesome trail into Monument Canyon with stunning views.
5.8
mi
Distance
1,750
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.76mi
Distance
1,750ft
Elevation Gain
330ft
Elevation Loss
80%
Max Grade
6,141ft
High Point
4,720ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the fence for the east entrance to Monument Canyon. Begin to climb and follow the trail as it climbs steadily for around a mile with variations of rock, technical spots and packed trail. There are several cliffs rising above the trail on your right as you ascend to the spire. There are trail markers when you get to the split between the trail and Wedding Canyon Trail. Continue on to the left and there are rollers for the next few miles as the trail will twist and turns working its way around smaller little canyons working its way up to Rimrock Dr. I recommend turning around unless you want more mileage or someone is picking you up at the top.

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Contributors
Tom Wolfe