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Otto’s Trail (Colorado National Monument, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Easy HikesLeave a comment

Otto's Trail, Colorado National Monument, September 2020 Otto’s Trail is a short and easy hike ending at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Wedding Canyon and Monument Canyon in Colorado National Monument, an excellent park on the edge of the Uncompahgre Plateau overlooking Grand Junction, Colorado. The fine stroll descends gradually from Rim Rock Drive, working out …

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Colorado National Monument, CO

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado4 Comments

Colorado National Monument, September 2020 Colorado National Monument—named for the river, not the state—is a marvel of winding canyons, prominent spires, and multi-hued cliffs, Colorado’s closest rival to the canyon parks of Utah, such as Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Here the power of erosion has carved deep gorges in the eastern flank of the …

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