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Independence Monument Overlook – Coke Ovens Overlook loop from Saddlehorn

Independence Monument Overlook – Coke Ovens Overlook loop from Saddlehorn

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Independence Monument Overlook – Coke Ovens Overlook loop from Saddlehorn

01:56

30.4km

850m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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649 m

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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2.51 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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3.39 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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6.47 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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14.7 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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15.2 km

Fallen rock

Highlight • Canyon

Easily accessible from the Rim road.

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25.1 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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30.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

748 m

632 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (1,720 m)

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Today

Thursday 21 May

22°C

8°C

22 %

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Independence Monument Overlook – Coke Ovens Overlook loop from Saddlehorn

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

Independence Monument Overlook

Grand View

Coke Ovens Overlook

Upper Ute Canyon Overlook

Fallen rock

Monument Canyon View

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