Round trip of 12 miles. Vigorous climb up and down from Rim Road. Moderate climb from lower trailhead. Every step is rewarded with great views. Pass Independence, Kissing Couple and Coke Ovens.

Dirt trail and rocks lots of steps ..was a great warm day and I liked the the hike .a little busy .Oh and the parking lot has lots of dips theres a out house at the beginning of trail .

Fantastic trail. Well maintained in spite on the steepness. Spectacular views.

Really nice hike. Moderately challenging. The scenery is beautiful. We saw two big horn rams.

Get ready for a casual but gorgeous hike!

Great trail system and free access to the Colorado National Monument Trails. I usually go up Wedding Canyon (right) which is steeper, unimproved, and more often shady and then down Monument Canyon (left) which is mostly slick rock and crushed gravel trail as its easier on my knees and I can go faster. Monument Canyon especially can get a bit busy on the beautiful days in the Spring and Fall but its worth it. You can also take this trail system all the way up to Rimrock Drive if you want a longer hike with a steep finale.

Beautiful hike. Someone suggested going around clockwise and it was perfect. Great shading.

Nice little hike to start or close your day.

Recommend to do the loop.... up Monument Canyon to Independence Monument, then back down Wedding Canyon. 5 miles of blissful wilderness.

Very scenic, lovely intermediate trail, just enough incline to make you work.

Great trail! Amazing views. Head clockwise and come down the Wedding Loop.

Very nice hiking. Of the two starting trails, if you go right, youll have a large uphill section followed by the majority of your hike being downhill. If you go left, its reversed (obviously). I recommend going right.

We started at the lower and think that was the way to do the loop. We did do the unimproved loop on the way back and it was fairly steep downhill.

Independence trail to wedding canyon is a nice quick morning loop. Wedding provides some nice shade in the a.m. as it warms up in the summer.

Amazing hike. Not very difficult. Medium amount of people, but they are generally pretty nice! Loved the views!

Just prepare lots of water and continuous incline but the payoff is absolutely worth it.

Great hike and picturesque scenery!

Amazing hikes and sights! Stick it out dont be a wimp!!

Start of a good hike into Monument Canyon. If you are just interested in a day hike this one bypasses the toll booth.

Excellent morning hike

A nice 5ish mile trail run/hiking trail with beautiful scenery.

GORGEOUS!! My new favorite trail on the Monument.

The trails are well maintained, parking was easy and restrooms are closeto trail heads.

Love this beautiful hike any time of year. Saw bighorn sheep this morning.

Great short hike and you get to see some decent climbing areas.

Beautiful views and so many trails. Marked well

Amazing! Enough said.

Very interesting conversation with a stranger, followed by ...... a good time!!!

Beautiful area to hike and enjoy with the family. Lots of places to take amazing photos...bring plenty of water and a sense of adventure!

Fantastic

One of the great trails of this area

Absolutely awesome. Great views. Big thanks to Ranger who recommended it!

Excellent easy hike to Independence Monument.

Awesome place for a day hike!

All the scenery you can eat, but theyre not dog friendly! Dogs not allowed on all the trails we saw.

Sufficient parking and well marked trail. One of best hikes Ive had in the U.S.

One of the best trails in this place. Dont forget photo camera.

Very disappointed that my best friend was not allowed!

Great HIke 7 miles one way to the rim or round trip. We did it with ages 38 to 75 in 3.5 hours to the rim on Christmas day. Once you up in the valley below the monuments the trail is almost flat until you get to the head wall.

Best Hike in Western Colorado

Maintained. Bring lots of water. No practical shade.

Great local hike to a world class landmark.

A great hiking trails

Awesome place

Everyone should have today to explore the hills. Lets go

Beautiful.

So fun to hike!