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Colorado National Monument
Canyon Rim Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Canyon Rim Trail begins behind Saddlehorn Visitor Center. About a half mile walk along the rim of Wedding Canyon provides scenic views.
Colorado National Monument
Window Rock Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Window Rock Trail in Colorado National Monument can be accessed from Canyon Rim Trail, Book Cliffs View, or the trailhead at the far end of the Saddlehorn Campground access road.
Colorado National Monument
Ute Canyon Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Ute Canyon Trail can be accessed from above or below. The upper trailhead is on Rim Rock Drive and begins with a half-mile steep descent on switchbacks down to the canyon bottom. The lower access is from Wildwood Trailhead outside the Monument. Follow Liberty Cap or Corkscrew Trails up to the connection with Ute Canyon.
Colorado National Monument
Serpents Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
The lower trailhead for Serpents Trail in Colorado National Monument begins just inside the Grand Junction Entrance near Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. The upper trailhead begins 2.3 miles up Rim Rock Drive from the lower trailhead, just past the tunnel.
Colorado National Monument
Otto's Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Otto's Trail in Colorado National Monument leads to excellent views of Wedding and Monument Canyons, including Independence Monument.
Colorado National Monument
Old Gordon Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Old Gordon Trail in Colorado National Monument begins at the Devils Kitchen Trailhead, just inside the East (Grand Junction) Entrance. Trail travels uphill on sandstone slabs most of the way.
Colorado National Monument
No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail in Colorado National Monument travels through the most remote canyon along an unmaintained backcountry trail. Share your hiking plan with a reliable friend who is not going with you. Trail is not maintained between second waterfall (seasonal) and upper trailhead.
Colorado National Monument
Monument Canyon Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Monument Canyon Trail in Colorado National Monument has upper access from Rim Rock Drive and a lower trailhead accessed from outside the Monument. Trail travels along the feet of many of the named monoliths.
Colorado National Monument
Liberty Cap Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Liberty Cap Trail in Colorado National Monument has upper access from Rim Rock Drive and lower access from Wildwood Trailhead. The Liberty Cap rock formation is a dome of Wingate Sandstone at the foot of Monument Mesa.
Colorado National Monument
Echo Canyon Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Echo Canyon Trail shares the same trailhead as Old Gordon and Devils Kitchen Trails. This canyon lives up to its name, as just talking with your hiking partner often results in echoes off the canyon walls.
Colorado National Monument
Devils Kitchen Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Devils Kitchen Trail begins just inside the East (Grand Junction) Entrance. Less than a mile hike leads to a grotto of sandstone towers and boulders.
Colorado National Monument
Corkscrew Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Corkscrew Trail in Colorado National Monument begins at Liberty Cap Trail from the Wildwood Trailhead. Sections of this winding trail were originally built by John Otto.
Colorado National Monument
Coke Ovens Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Coke Ovens Trail in Colorado National Monument is a short hike down onto the rock formation of the same name. You won't find views of the Coke Ovens themselves, but you'll find excellent views of the upper reaches of Monument Canyon.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Burial Site of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
- Type: Place
The Burial Site of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is a place of reflection and remembrance, honoring the legacy of the 39th President of the United States and the former First Lady.
Colorado National Monument
CCC Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
The CCC Trail travels steeply between Black Ridge and Rim Rock Drive, connecting access to several scenic trails in Colorado National Monument.
Colorado National Monument
Black Ridge Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Black Ridge Trail follows some of the highest elevations in Colorado National Monument. Trailhead access begins near Saddlehorn Visitor Center, CCC Trail, and Upper Liberty Cap Trail.
Colorado National Monument
Alcove Nature Trail (Colorado National Monument)
- Type: Place
Alcove Nature Trail, located across Rim Rock Drive from Saddlehorn Visitor Center, is a half-mile out-and-back nature trail. Paper trail guides are available at the trailhead or at the information desk in the visitor center.
- Type: Article
The struggle for equal education in Boston began in the late 1780s and continued through the 1970s when turbulent protests engulfed the city. Historic sites that now comprise the National Parks of Boston served as the setting for several of the movement's most contentious moments.
Historical and Future Climate Patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park: Some Biological Implications
- Type: Article
Climate change has the potential to profoundly alter national parks, affecting plants, animals, and cultural resources. During this time of unusually rapid change, proactive management—planning ahead—has a better chance of success than reacting to crises after they arise. This article compares historical climate patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park with future projected conditions to help park managers proactively plan for climate change.
- Type: Article
This thematic guide provides a list of the working files for National Park Service (NPS) employees found in various archival collections within the NPS History Collection.