Designated a National Monument in 2012, the twin pinnacles of Chimney Rock can be seen for miles. Many centuries ago this land was home to ancestral Puebloans. They left behind stone structures including a Great House Pueblo, a Great Kiva, multi-family dwellings and pit houses, all viewable from trails leading through the site.
In later years, the towering formations served as landmarks for explorers, settlers, and prospectors heading into the rugged country now known as Colorado.
Located just 17 miles west of Pagosa Springs, a day trip offered us a chance to experience this unique monument.
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