The best walks and hikes in the Uncompahgre Plateau
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Want to go hiking in the Uncompahgre Plateau? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Uncompahgre Plateau to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Uncompahgre Plateau is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 3, 2025
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1. Monument Canyon Trail loop via Wedding Canyon Trail
7.18km
02:09
220m
Wind through towering red sandstone cathedrals past Independence Monument and the Kissing Couple arch.
Intermediate
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2. Serpents Trail — Colorado National Monument
6.16km
01:55
230m
Historic switchback trail following "the crookedest road in the world" through 200-million-year-old red sandstone formations.
Easy
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3. Visitor's Center to Window Rock via Canyon Rim Trail
2.90km
01:06
190m
Mesa-top trail through pygmy forest to Window Rock's dramatic perch above Monument Canyon's towering spires.
Easy
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4. Devil's Kitchen Trail — Colorado National Monument
2.25km
00:41
70m
Scramble through slickrock to a natural rock fortress with windows overlooking red canyon walls.
Easy
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5. Coke Ovens Trail via Monument Canyon
1.59km
00:29
60m
Gentle descent through juniper-scented canyon to view massive beehive-shaped sandstone formations.
Easy
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Smooth singletrack along sandstone cliffs with sweeping views of the Colorado River and red rock canyons.
Intermediate
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7. Rustler's Loop — Uncompahgre Plateau
5.77km
01:36
100m
Smooth singletrack loop with dramatic overlooks of the Colorado River cutting through red rock canyons.
Easy
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8. Rattlesnake Canyon — Uncompahgre Plateau
8.55km
02:26
180m
Desert hike through 35 natural arches in Colorado's hidden canyon, rivaling Utah's famous formations.
Intermediate
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9. Monument Canyon Trail
18.7km
05:27
490m
Desert hike through towering red rock spires with bighorn sheep and iconic formations like Independence Monument.
Expert
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10. Echo Canyon Trail — Colorado National Monument
4.15km
01:12
110m
Hidden canyon oasis with cottonwood groves, seasonal springs, and echoing walls in Colorado National Monument.
Easy
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