Monument Canyon to Kissing Couples

Colorado National Monument, CO Grand Mesa + The Flat Tops

Trip stats

Distance
5.2 mi
Net Gain
600 ft
Time
2-4 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 1
Route
Out/Back

Ratings out of 10

Effort
1.5/10
Personality
4/10
Beauty
5/10
Solitude
1.5/10
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Route map + Trailhead

I haven't added a map for this hike yet, but I hope to soon!

Trailhead Coordinates

39.077734, -108.728192

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

Trip report

Oct 9, 2012 — The trail starts at the main scenic drive and descends into a canyon before entering the Monument Canyon of Colorado National Monument. The trail winds through pretty desert plants and past countless interesting rock pinnacle formations before getting to the Kissing Couples, two spiral pinnacles that twist into each other. Cute. 

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