Connects with the Rampart Range Rd.
How to get there:
South on I-25 to exit 161 – SH 105 in Monument.
- From I-25/C470 to Monument
- 34 miles 35 mins
- GPS
- End of ramp
- 39.4371 -106.0507
In General:
- Length: 14 miles
- Driving Time: min. 1 hour
This route winds its way to an elevation of 9,443 feet and ends at its junction with the Rampart Range Rd. There are plenty of rocks and ruts on the Monument side, high clearance recommended!
Photo Ops:
In addition to the Balanced Rock, there are a LOT of large boulders laying about in the area. It’s quite unusual. There are some nice vistas of Pikes Peak on the west side, abundant summer wildflowers, and decent fall foliage.