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Independence Monument Loop via Monument Canyon Trail and Wedding Canyon Trail

based on 54 tracks & routes #19 hike out of 26 in
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4.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 16 min
Time
terrain
771 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument.

This trail goes by Monolith Spire.

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