We went back into the Monument today. There is a 26 mile long scenic drive that is the real attraction in the park. There are pull outs and view points and a few trailheads. The views are breathtaking but the road that leads to the views is scary. It took over 20 years to finish the road and cost 9 workers their lives. The road is narrow enough that there isn't enough room for guardrails so you are driving only a few feet from a 1500 foot cliff. There is no sightseeing while driving. We did a couple of good hikes and we were away from the MP for 6 hours. We found some bike trails not too far from here so I will ride some of them tomorrow.
Yes views are nice. Not really excited about road . Any accidents on such a narrow road?
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