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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Fruita

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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Fruita

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Coke Ovens Overlook – View of Balanced Rock loop from Fruita

03:54

51.5km

1,280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.46 km

View over Colorado National Monument entrance station

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

7.53 km

Balanced Rock View

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

8.71 km

Historic Trails View

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

11.7 km

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.

Tip by

5

13.6 km

Independence Monument Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

To observe National monument from an other angle and read interesting story on its climbing history. Easy access from the rock rim drive.

Tip by

6

17.6 km

Coke Ovens Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Coke Ovens Overlook is a great vantage point for an impressive view of the beehive-shaped rock formations created by erosion. These formations, shaped over millions of years from the …

Tip by

7

25.8 km

Upper Ute Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Upper Ute Canyon Overlook you can overlook the 300ft cliffs composed of sandstones. The cliff is streaked with black desert varnish that give the lighter rocks that darker tone in areas.

Tip by

8

44.0 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.

Tip by

B

51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

7.86 km

712 m

468 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

1.02 km

430 m

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Lowest point (1,360 m)

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Monday 12 October

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