Independence Monument

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Independence Monument is a prominent freestanding sandstone rock formation and popular climbing landmark within Colorado National Monument in western Colorado.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf climbing area
landmark
rock formation
accessFrom Independence Monument Trail
bestSeason fall
spring
climbingEthic traditional protection and minimal bolting
climbingType multi-pitch climbing
traditional climbing
country United States of America
custom annual Independence Day flag-raising on summit
distanceFrom approximately 10 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado
elevation about 5,730 feet above sea level
firstAscentBy John Otto
firstAscentYear 1911
geologicalAge Triassic
geologicalUnit Wingate Sandstone
hasNotableRoute Otto’s Route
hasRockQuality generally solid Wingate sandstone
hazard afternoon thunderstorms
desert heat
rockfall
isPopularFor photography
rock climbing
sightseeing
locatedIn Colorado National Monument
Mesa County, Colorado
western Colorado
linked to: Western Colorado
managedBy U.S. National Park Service
material sandstone
mountainRange Colorado Plateau
namedAfter United States Independence Day
linked to: Fourth of July
nearestCity Fruita, Colorado
linked to: Fruita

Grand Junction, Colorado
notableFeature sheer vertical walls
tower-like spire
partOf Colorado Plateau canyon country
linked to: Colorado Plateau
photographicIconOf Colorado National Monument
prominence freestanding tower
protectedArea Colorado National Monument
region Colorado Plateau desert environment
summitUse flagpole placement on July 4
touristAttraction Colorado National Monument
viewOverlooks Book Cliffs
Colorado River valley
Grand Valley
within Colorado National Monument wilderness-like backcountry
withinViewOf Rim Rock Drive

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Colorado National Monument contains Independence Monument
Monument Canyon offersViewOf Independence Monument