A softly illuminated lodge among Southwest Colorado trees at dusk

History & culture

The landscape has a story older than the mountain towns.

Begin with Chimney Rock and expand outward through Tribal, railroad, mining and settlement history—using the people and institutions responsible for telling it.

Start at Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock National Monument preserves an Ancestral Puebloan community with cultural and astronomical significance. Tours, access and seasonal programs change, so use this page for context and the official site for the visit.

Chimney Rock programsTours, events, access and visitor information.Open current information ↗Forest Service monument pageFederal recreation and site information.Open current information ↗

Visit with respect

Interpretive sites are not scenery alone. Follow site rules, stay on designated paths, do not remove artifacts, and seek Tribal and institutional sources when learning about living cultures.

Keep exploring

Build a day around the life you want here.

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Plan a scouting visit

Let Ed connect the map to real life.

Tell Ed what your group wants to experience, and he can help organize the communities, drives and property questions around it.

Schedule a 15-minute call Call 970.306.5022