The Alcove Nature Trail is a wonderful, easy trail with over 30 interpretive markers along the way. Each numbered marker identifies a specific characteristic of the Colorado National Monument including the park's flora, fauna, geology and anthropology.

This self-guiding interpretive trail begins through a pleasant high desert expanse

The Alcove Nature Trail quickly reaches an impressive slick rock bench

A naturally forming arch is showcased and its process explained on the trail

Entering a tall box canyon

A visitor gives perspective on the canyon's size