Terra Tower, Colorado National Monument

Name: Terra Tower
Address: Colorado National Monument, United States

#4 among attractions in Colorado National Monument

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Terra Tower is a 5,790-foot-elevation sandstone pillar located in Colorado National Monument, in Mesa County of western Colorado, United States. This 350-foot-high tower is situated on the Redlands escarpment, approximately seven miles west of the community of Grand Junction. Topographic relief is significant as it rises 1,000 feet above the Tiara Rado Golf Course in approximately one-half mile. The first ascent of the summit was made in 1979 by Harvey Carter and Tom Merrill via the class 5.11 route, Way Bazaar. ()

Coordinates: 39°4'12"N, 108°40'40"W

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Terra Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand View Spire, Coke Ovens, Mesa Mall, Pipe Organ.

2.8 miNW
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Grand View Spire, Colorado National Monument
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Coke Ovens, Colorado National Monument
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4.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mesa Mall, Grand Junction
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3.3 miNW
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Pipe Organ, Colorado National Monument
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3.4 miNW
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Sentinel Spire, Colorado National Monument
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4.7 miN
39°7'60"N • 108°42'32"W
Adobe Creek National Golf Course, Fruita
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Hiking, Hiking trail
Serpents Trail, Colorado National Monument
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4.9 miNE
39°6'38"N • 108°36'14"W
Canyon View Park, Grand Junction
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6.2 miNW
Library
Fruita Museum, Fruita
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3.5 miSE
Vernacular architecture
Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter, Colorado National Monument
90 min walk • The Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter in Colorado National Monument was designed by Harvey H. Cornell, Jerome C. Miller and Kenneth M. Saunders of the National Park Service Branch of Plans and Design in 1940.
1.5 miSW
Neighbourhood, Rustic architecture
Rim Rock Drive, Colorado National Monument
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