The best 23 miles you might experience in Colorado is Rim Rock Drive. This winding path along the edge of the red-rock Monument Canyon is within Colorado National Monument. Hugging the Colorado Plateau are 19 overlooks. Each observation point provides a unique perspective of stone towers, deep cliff walls and sculptured sandstone. Entrances to this NPS Federal park are either near Fruita or Grand Junction. These towns are eight miles apart along Colorado State Highway 340.
