Heart of the World | Wednesday, February 26, 2025
When I left from work this afternoon the clouds over the Grand Valley were looking nice so I made a last minute decision to head up into the Colorado National Monument so I could take some photos from the overlooks and continue working on my Heart of the World project. After driving to Fruita I looped back to Grand Junction via Rim Rock Drive through the park and went for a few walks on short trails from the road including Otto’s Trail, the Coke Ovens Trail and the Ute Garden Interpretive Trail. It was a nice way to spend a couple hours after work as the days continue to get longer.
As I started my afternoon with a short hike on Otto’s Trail I had a nice view over the canyon to Saddlehorn.
Sentinel Spire
Otto’s Trail View
Beyond The Island
Monument Canyon
Monument Canyon Towers
Of course I stopped at the Independence Monument Viewpoint.
Otto’s Rim
Monument Canyon Rim
A view from the Coke Ovens Trail.
Above the Coke Ovens
I’ve always enjoyed the view over the Coke Ovens from Artists Point.
Artists Point Overlook
Monument Mesa to Grand Mesa
My last short hike was around the Ute Garden Interpretive Trail to the Ute Canyon Overlook.
