EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Browns Canyon National Monument

River adventure & granite country
Colorado
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

River adventure & granite country

Granite formations rise above the Arkansas River in a landscape popular for river trips and trails. A guided float and an inland hike are separate ways to experience the monument.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Arkansas River corridor
  • 02Designated hiking routes
  • 03Granite landscapes

Before you go

Use an authorized outfitter for a river trip and assess the appropriate whitewater level. Not all access roads suit large vehicles.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.