Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Montezuma County, CO

• Size: 175,946 acres
• Kind: national monument
• Run by: Bureau of Land Management
• Ages 4 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Woodland, lake and open views

Highlights

• Bike path: On the Slickrock Blue Trail
• Historic site: Ismay petroglyphs
• Lake/pond: Little Cajon Lake
• Creek: McElmo Creek runs through

What's here

• Restrooms: Vault toilet, no running water
• Parking lot
• Picnic tables
• Fire pit
• Scenic view
• Bridge
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Hiking trails: Sand Canyon Trail
• Natural area
• Books & learning

Getting there

Montezuma County, CO 81331

Nearest transit: Bus stop (bus)

Official page

Parks in Montezuma County · All Colorado parks · About the data