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Monument Canyon Trail

Length: 5.44 mi

Est. time: 2h 48m

Gain: 2,041 ft

Loss: 617 ft

Max elev: 6,141 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Unknownhike

Elevation profile

+2,041 ft gain · −617 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Saddlehorn Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Monument Canyon Loop Hike

The five-mile loop connecting Monument and Wedding Canyons takes most people about 4-6 hours depending on hiking speed and stops for taking pictures of the scenic canyons. Additional time should be calculated if choosing to hike farther into the canyon along Monument Canyon Trail.

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Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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