A cairn found in Cohab Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park. Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

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Canyons of the Ancients Natonal Monument in Colorado.

This page contains information on hiking in the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado.

 Hiking

There are only a few established trails within the Monument.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of this trail:

Escalante Pueblo Ruins Trail
Distance: 1 mile round trip Rating: Easy to Moderate
Elevation: N/A Total Ascent: N/A
Trailhead: At the Museum parking area.
Description: The paved trail makes a gradual ascent up to the top of a hill, with views of McPhee Reservoir, the surrounding mountain ranges, and the Escalante Pueblo Ruins. There is a picnic table at the top, and benches at various locations along the path.

Not Hiked

  • Sand Canyon Trail
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A Canyon Country cairn.