Serpents Trail, Historic hiking trail in Colorado National Monument, United States.
The Serpents Trail stretches for 1.75 miles through Wingate Sandstone formations, featuring 16 switchbacks and an elevation gain of 700 feet.
John Otto designed and initiated the construction of this trail in 1912, which served as the main road connecting Grand Junction until 1950.
The trail represents early American conservation efforts and transportation infrastructure development within the National Park System during the early 1900s.
Hikers can access the trail from two points: the lower trailhead near the east entrance or the upper parking area located 2.3 miles past the entrance.
The trail's 16 tightly woven switchbacks earned it recognition in the National Register of Historic Places as an engineering achievement in early park development.
Location: Mesa County
Architects: John Otto
GPS coordinates: 39.03139,-108.63639
Latest update: March 26, 2025 01:37
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