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Historic Trails View – View of Balanced Rock loop from Saddlehorn

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Historic Trails View – View of Balanced Rock loop from Saddlehorn

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Historic Trails View – View of Balanced Rock loop from Saddlehorn

00:56

11.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

649 m

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitors center is a great place to stop and use their overlook terrace in the back. Speaking from experience, the outdoor water station is an absolute lifesaver on any long ride, especially when it hits 100 degrees before 11am.

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2

3.68 km

Historic Trails View

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

4.87 km

Balanced Rock View

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

4.99 km

View of Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Look up to the the east to see Balanced Rock as you ride up this loop from Fruita.

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5

5.93 km

View over Colorado National Monument entrance station

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

738 m

469 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

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