Durango, CO (Chimney Rock National Monument) - 2026

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Chimney Rock in southwestern Colorado is was designated as the 103rd National Monument in 2012 and is the 7th to be managed by the United States Forest Service. It covers 4,726 acres of the San Juan National Forest between Pagosa Springs and Durango, Colo. Chimney Rock National Monument is a significant archaeological, cultural, geological and biological site.

The area has 118 known archaeological sites, including the dramatic Great House Pueblo which likely was used as an observatory for the annual summer solstice. Other features include the Great Kiva, which was likely used for religious ceremonies and community activities; storage rooms; and residential pit houses.




While listening to our tour guide, I look to my left below and see this rock formation. 
I think it looks like a dinosaur, it even has a tooth.


Wall structure shows this building had an addition added to it.











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