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Self Guided Audio Driving Tour of Colorado National Monument
About
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Colorado National Monument to discover one of the most spectacular drives in the United States. Along Rim Rock Drive highlights its towering red rock monoliths, deep canyons and sweeping desert vistas, with stops at iconic viewpoints like Independence Monument, Coke Ovens, and Book Cliffs View to marvel at its famous geological history.
Along the way, hear stories of Old West towns and Route 66 lore, and stamp your Route 66 Passport for a souvenir to remember the ride.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offine at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automati...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 85+ Points
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
Grand Junction
From Grand Junction, follow Monument Road southwest to the East Entrance. The climb leads through desert terrain onto the plateau and Rim Rock Drive. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
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Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
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Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
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Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
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Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Colorado National Monument to discover one of the most spectacular drives in the United States. Along Rim Rock Drive highlights its towering red rock monoliths, deep canyons and sweeping desert vistas, with stops at iconic viewpoints like Independence Monument, Coke Ovens, and Book Cliffs View to marvel at its famous geological history.
Along the way, hear stories of Old West towns and Route 66 lore, and stamp your Route 66 Passport for a souvenir to remember the ride.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offine at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automati...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 85+ Points
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Meeting Points
Departure
Grand Junction
From Grand Junction, follow Monument Road southwest to the East Entrance. The climb leads through desert terrain onto the plateau and Rim Rock Drive. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
Return
Itinerary
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Book Cliffs View
Book Cliffs View offers a striking panorama of the layered cliffs named for their resemblance to a bookshelf. The base is grayish Mancos shale, topped by tan sandstone, creating a natural pattern of shelves formed over millennia by water erosion.
20 minutes
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Independence Monument
Independence Monument is a towering monolith rising over 450 feet, named by John Otto for its patriotic symbolism. He carved footholds and handholds to climb it and raised the American flag on July 4, 1911 a tradition still honored today.
25 minutes
3
Coke Ovens Overlook
The Coke Ovens Overlook showcases distinctive beehive-shaped sandstone formations, named for 19th-century brick ovens used to heat coal into coke. The softer Wingate and Chinle sandstone beneath harder Kayenta sandstone created the sculpted shapes visible today.
15 minutes
4
Saddlehorn Comfort Station
The Saddlehorn Comfort Station, built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is a historic example of rustic park architecture. It provided early visitors with restrooms and reflects the careful integration of man-made structures into natural landscapes.
20 minutes
5
Window Rock
Window Rock is a natural arch that draws visitors for its striking geological formation and easy access. The sandstone formation frames scenic views of Wedding Canyon and Monument Canyon.
