Chimney Rock Interpretive Association
Volunteer Training Days
CRIA offers a great, in-depth training program in a fun environment to anyone interested in joining our amazing team of volunteers. This year volunteer training will take place on April 26 from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Methodist Church located at 434 Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs, CO. The second day of volunteer training on April 27th, [...]
Guided Great House Tour
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS THIS TOUR IS OFFERED ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY This guided tour takes visitors 1/3 mile up the Great Pueblo Trail, making several stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1,000 years ago and their connection to the Chaco culture located 90 miles southwest of this [...]
Geology Tour
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS This 2.5 hour guided tour explores the local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who lived at Chimney Rock over 1,000 years ago. The tour is offered weekly on Tuesday late afternoons and Saturday mornings. Tour participants will be taken on a journey through geologic time to [...]
Guided Great House Tour
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS THIS TOUR IS OFFERED ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY This guided tour takes visitors 1/3 mile up the Great Pueblo Trail, making several stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1,000 years ago and their connection to the Chaco culture located 90 miles southwest of this [...]
Flute Music at Twilight Under the Pinnacles
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAMS DETAILS This program is offered on select Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during quiet off-hours of the Monument. It begins from the amphitheater with a relaxing 1/4-mile walk up the nature trail, providing visitors with an experience of the natural environment along with beautiful views of the two pinnacles. Upon returning [...]
Guided Great House Tour
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS THIS TOUR IS OFFERED ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY This guided tour takes visitors 1/3 mile up the Great Pueblo Trail, making several stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1,000 years ago and their connection to the Chaco culture located 90 miles southwest of this [...]
Geology Tour
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS This 2.5 hour guided tour explores the local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who lived at Chimney Rock over 1,000 years ago. The tour is offered weekly on Tuesday late afternoons and Saturday mornings. Tour participants will be taken on a journey through geologic time to [...]
Art at the Pinnacles-Beginning Watercolors
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS Art at the Pinnacles is a weekly class offered at various locations within the Monument. Each week a different class will be taught. Choices will be: 1. Beginning Watercolor, 2. Beginning Pastels, or 3. Pencil Drawing Basics. Most classes will be held at 8 a.m. Drawing classes will be held at 5 p.m. [...]
Guided Great House Tour
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesPROGRAM DETAILS THIS TOUR IS OFFERED ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY This guided tour takes visitors 1/3 mile up the Great Pueblo Trail, making several stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1,000 years ago and their connection to the Chaco culture located 90 miles southwest of this [...]
Full Moon Program
Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO-151, Chimney Rock, CO, United StatesThis program is offered once a month to coincide with the full moon and provide a unique backdrop in a sky unhindered by lights of modern-day civilization. Thus, check-in times will vary in accordance with the rise time of the moon. About an hour before moonrise, visitors will be treated to an informative lecture on [...]
There’s more to learn at Chimney Rock National Monument beyond the daily tours. The interpretive program at Chimney Rock includes opportunities to see the site in a different light and to enjoy the different facets of the site. Ticket fees for special programs are considered a non-refundable donation. Programs often sell out. A booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center. Making a reservation through the website or the call center is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour. Most programs are at full capacity prior to the event but we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. Booking fees do not apply to walk-ins.
You can book our monthly programs online or by calling 1-877-444-6777.