Easy hikes and walks in Colorado National Monument
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Exploring Colorado National Monument on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Colorado National Monument. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
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1. Serpents Trail — Colorado National Monument
6.16km
01:55
230m
230m
Historic switchback trail following "the crookedest road in the world" through 200-million-year-old red sandstone formations.
Easy
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2. Visitor's Center to Window Rock via Canyon Rim Trail
2.90km
01:06
190m
190m
Mesa-top trail through pygmy forest to Window Rock's dramatic perch above Monument Canyon's towering spires.
Easy
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3. Devil's Kitchen Trail — Colorado National Monument
2.25km
00:41
70m
70m
Scramble through slickrock to a natural rock fortress with windows overlooking red canyon walls.
Easy
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4. Coke Ovens Trail via Monument Canyon
1.59km
00:29
60m
60m
Gentle descent through juniper-scented canyon to view massive beehive-shaped sandstone formations.
Easy
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5. Echo Canyon Trail — Colorado National Monument
4.15km
01:12
110m
110m
Hidden canyon oasis with cottonwood groves, seasonal springs, and echoing walls in Colorado National Monument.
Easy
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