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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Kindred Reserve

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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Kindred Reserve

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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Kindred Reserve

02:29

44.0km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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16.1 km

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors center is a great place to stop and use their overlook terrace in the back. Speaking from experience, the outdoor water station is an absolute lifesaver on any long ride, especially when it hits 100 degrees before 11am.

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18.0 km

Independence Monument Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

To observe National monument from an other angle and read interesting story on its climbing history. Easy access from the rock rim drive.

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18.9 km

Grand View

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this mini-trail you have a great view of the rock formations Bell Tower (Kissing Couple), Dirty Old Man and Airport Tower.

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22.0 km

Coke Ovens Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Coke Ovens Overlook is a great vantage point for an impressive view of the beehive-shaped rock formations created by erosion. These formations, shaped over millions of years from the …

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23.2 km

Monument Canyon View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook offers an incredible view of the picturesque red rock formations and steep canyon walls. From this vantage point, you can see Independence Monument, a towering spire shaped by …

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32.1 km

View of Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Look up to the the east to see Balanced Rock as you ride up this loop from Fruita.

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44.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.9 km

605 m

405 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

166 m

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Highest point (1,830 m)

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