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9 Colorado National Parks: 3: Accessibility at Colorado National Monument
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See the introduction to this series in the first article on Bent's Old Fort
One of the oldest and largest monuments in the state, Colorado National Monument is also in one of the most diverse areas in the state with deep canyons and huge monoliths populating some 20,000 acres of arid land between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction on the western slope. The views alone are worth the drive, and you are likely to see, as we did, mule deer, golden eagles, and bighorn sheep.
ALL of this parks' access is online, with magnificent photographs of their best assets, so make sure you check that out first. Also look ahead on the site to find guided walks and talks, some of their evening seminars under the stars are amazing, you won't see the stars like this anywhere else!
The visitors center is accessible, so stop in and grab a map, and watch the video on the history of the monument and surrounding area to get a preview of what's to come. There are more than a dozen scenic overlooks within the park, three of which Cold Shivers Park, Independence Monument, and Red Canyon, are designated accessible. The rest are easily doable we found, but lacking in curb cuts.
The Devil's Kitchen picnic area is located on the east side of the park, and is fully accessible with restrooms.
There is only one accessible site in the campground, so reserve it early. Look on the park's hiking page for the long list of short trails that are doable in a manual wheelchair. There is also some great cycling and other great outdoor activities to try in the area.
Article 2: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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