Many of the principal roads to and through the Monument have been designated scenic backways, providing off-the-beaten-path adventure into the monument.  A word of caution:
all roads within the Monument's interior, except for portions of the Burr Trail and the
Johnson Canyon Road, are unpaved. The principal access roads within the Monument are dirt
or gravel surfaced and intermittently maintained late spring through fall. Unmaintained
routes are rough, rocky, or traverse areas of deep sand requiring high clearance or 4WD.
Bad weather can leave any dirt or gravel road impassable, sometimes for several days.
Carry extra clothing, food, and water. Some roads become slippery when wet. All dirt roads
should be avoided during inclement weather. |
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