• Window Rock Nature Trail - This gentle hike spans just half a mile and takes approximately 15 minutes, making it highly recommended. If children are accompanying, ensure they steer clear of the edge, as it can be quite steep in certain areas.

Note: The tour covers over 45 miles, featuring more than 35 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.

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• Redlands View - At Redlands View, observe how the rocks appear layered, resembling a cake. These layers are different rock types exposed over millions of years by the Colorado River’s erosion.
• Balanced Rock View - The next stop showcases a rock performing a balancing act. Balanced Rock View presents a 700-ton boulder seemingly teetering atop a rocky pillar.
• Fruita Canyon View - Settlers in the 1880s found this area ideal for growing fruit trees. Peaches, apples, and grapes thrive in the sheltered valley with abundant water.
• Colorado National Monument Sign - Discover stunning cliffs, ravines, and vistas. Learn about cattle rustlers, dinosaurs, and the renowned “hermit of the Canyons.”

Note: The tour spans over 45 miles, with more than 35 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.

• Book Cliffs View - The Book Cliffs appear almost purple in some areas due to the Mancos shale forming their base. This rough, grayish stone transitions to softer, tan sandstone at higher levels.
• Amphitheater - The Saddlehorn Amphitheater, constructed in the 1960s, was part of the “Mission 66 era,” when the Federal Government revitalized national parks post-WWII. It has hosted live music, plays, educational talks, ranger programs, and community events over the years.
• Saddlehorn Comfort Station - A small wooden rest stop for travelers, built in 1937.

During the Great Depression, millions of Americans were unemployed. President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated the Civilian Conservation Corps, employing thousands of young men in conservation projects across America.

• Independence Monument View - When John Otto began exploring this area, he gave the unique rock formations patriotic names. One of the most famous is Independence Monument, a towering monolith rising above the valley.
• Monument Canyon View - In Monument Canyon, observe more of the colorful sandstone layers discussed today. These layers rest atop the Uncompahgre Plateau. “Uncompahgre” is a Ute word meaning “rocks that made the water red,” a fitting description. The distinctive orange and red rocks result from the abundant iron here.
• Coke Ovens Overlook - While today we might think of a coke bottle, these formations were named after the brick ovens used to heat coal into coke in the 19th century. Coke is a raw material for steel production.
• Upper Monument Canyon Trailhead - This hike is popular for finding petroglyphs, ancient picture writings carved into the stone. Two separate pictographs are protected under small rock overhangs, carved into the canyon’s soft sandstone.
• Liberty Cap Trail - The Liberty Cap monument, named by John Otto, reflects his fondness for patriotic names. This domed sandstone formation resembles the beehive shapes of the Coke Ovens. The name “liberty cap” comes from an early 1800s penny featuring Lady Liberty’s profile.
• Fallen Rock Overlook - Fallen Rock is a massive piece of Wingate Sandstone, topped with the more durable Kayenta Sandstone formation, like many monuments here. It was once attached to the nearby cliff with softer Chinle formation sandstone.
• Ute Canyon View Trail - The Ute Canyon Trail is a moderate 8-mile hike taking about four hours. Instead of hiking, it’s recommended to check out the overlook at the trailhead, which will be seen shortly.
• Red Canyon Overlook - This overlook provides a view into Red Canyon, largely untouched by humans, as no trails lead directly into it. If stopping to look, more about the canyon can be learned by tapping Learn More.
• Cold Shivers Point Overlook - Named for the sheer drop beyond the guard rail. Unlike other overlooks visited today, the road’s edge reaches right up to the cliff’s edge here.
• Devil’s Kitchen Trailhead - The next trail is the Devil’s Kitchen Trail, a moderate two-mile hike taking about 1 hour 30 minutes. It leads to sandstone monoliths resembling the walls of a small room. Arches within the pillars create windows to peer through.
• Grand Junction - Grand Junction has evolved significantly. Now the fourth-largest city in Colorado, it still offers plenty of open spaces. Alongside the Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction hosts the Grand Mesa, popular for skiing and snowboarding in winter, and Rattlesnake Arches, a trail featuring 35 natural stone arches formed by erosion.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Entrance fees
• Park Passes

Explore the stunning red rock landscapes with a self-guided driving tour through Colorado National Monument. Admire the majestic Independence Monument, a towering spire that rises from the canyon floor. Be amazed by the natural sculptures at Coke Ovens Overlook, formed over thousands of years by erosion. Enjoy breathtaking cliffside views at Cold Shivers Point and explore the rugged formations on Devil’s Kitchen Trail. This drive offers a perfect blend of dramatic geology and wild western beauty.

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

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Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.