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Red Canyon Overlook – Rim Rock Drive loop from Serpent's Lower Trailhead

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Red Canyon Overlook – Rim Rock Drive loop from Serpent's Lower Trailhead

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Red Canyon Overlook – Rim Rock Drive loop from Serpent's Lower Trailhead

02:09

29.5km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 99 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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83 m

Serpents Lower Trailhead at Rim Rock Drive

Highlight • Trail

The Serpents Lower Trailhead serves as the starting point for hikes on the Serpents Trail. This trail climbs over 16 switchbacks and was once part of the park road. Today, …

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3.83 km

Tunnel Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

The trail will cross over the tunnel on Rim Rock Drive and provides a great perspective of one of the switchbacks.

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9.77 km

Red Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The red walls of the canyon drop away steeply and dramatically before you as you pull up to the edge. Informational signboards tell you about the view. You stand at …

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14.3 km

Fallen rock

Highlight • Canyon

Easily accessible from the Rim road.

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14.9 km

Upper Ute Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Upper Ute Canyon Overlook you can overlook the 300ft cliffs composed of sandstones. The cliff is streaked with black desert varnish that give the lighter rocks that darker tone in areas.

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17.4 km

Rim Rock Drive High Point

Highlight • Summit

In a very inconspicuous spot there is a sign marking the highest point of the Colorado National Monument. It's fairly easy to miss and sometimes the shrubs block it a bit.

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25.2 km

Rim Rock Drive Tunnel and Scenic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have limited time or it's a hot day, this is a great place to flip a 180 if you don't want to ride the full monument. From here …

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26.3 km

Rim Rock Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The views are stunning! Don't forget to bring lights.

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29.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

608 m

305 m

292 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

821 m

305 m

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,530 m)

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