Why is Browns Canyon a National Monument?
The variety of terrain provides a wealth of geological, ecological and cultural and historic resources. President Obama designated the 21,589-acre Browns Canyon National Monument on February 19, 2015. The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service jointly manage the Monument.
Can you hunt in Browns Canyon National Monument?
Browns Canyon offers off-road vehicle, hiking, and mountain biking trails leading to scenic vistas, as well as opportunities for big game archery, black powder, and rifle hunting.
What River runs through Browns Canyon?
The Arkansas River
Browns Canyon National Monument is located between the mountain towns of Salida and Buena Vista in Chaffee County Colorado. The Arkansas River winds through this rugged canyon with remnants of a historic railroad, steep cliffs, beautiful mountain views and lots of rapids.
How big is Browns Canyon National Monument?
21,586 acres
Browns Canyon National Monument is a 21,586 acres (87 km2) national monument in Chaffee County, Colorado that was designated as such by President Barack Obama under the Antiquities Act on February 19, 2015. The site will be centered along the Arkansas River between Buena Vista and Salida.
Are dogs allowed in Browns Canyon National Monument?
Pets may accompany visitors in the developed campground area and may be walked in the park along paved roads. Pets must be leashed at all times when outside a vehicle. Colorado National Monument is surrounded by BLM lands that do permit pets on trails.
Where is Bighorn Sheep Canyon?
Colorado
About Bighorn Sheep Canyon Bighorn Sheep Canyon is the second-most popular Rafting adventure in Colorado! Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley between Canon City and Salida, Colorado, this is the closest family rafting trip to Colorado Springs.
Where is the put in for Browns Canyon?
Fisherman’s Bridge
To Get There: For the put-in at Fisherman’s Bridge take Hwy 285 to mile 144.7 and turn east down to the river on County Road 301. Cross the bridge and make an immediate right to the public access downstream river left of the bridge.
Is Colorado National Monument open?
Colorado National Monument is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.