Do you love to hike and explore Colorado’s many landscapes and attractions? If you do, get ready to have your mind blown (and your leg muscles worked) by walking these 5 historic hiking trails in Colorado that will lead you to some of the most extraordinary ruins in the state:
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Located in the scenic San Juan National Forest, Chimney Rock is a massive 4,726-acre national monument that features not only the beautiful colors you would come to expect from the San Juans, but also Ancestral Puebloan sites from some odd 1,000 years ago. (Please note: Since the area is highly protected, it is only accessible via guided tours.)
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