Visiting Four Corners Monument

Four Corners Monument, founded in 1868, is the quadripoint between the UCAN (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico) states. It is the only place in the United States that marks the common corner of four states.

In my opinion, this Monument is impressive but is too small and constantly filled with photobombing tourists. I recommend having it as a side destination if you happen to be in the area or on a tour of the Grand Circle ^[1].

[1]: The Grand Circle is a beautiful and vast region located in southwestern United States. Encompassing portions of five states—Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada—the Grand Circle contains America’s largest concentration of national parks and monuments (Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend, among others).

Four Corners Monument: Important Information
Time	15 to 60 minutes depending on the crowds.
Peak Season	Summer (June to August) is the peak season. Do note that there will be many photobombing tourists. On the other hand, this place can be a relatively quick visit during the colder seasons.
Ideal Arrival Time	The park is open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (sometimes up to 8 pm, but that’s not a guarantee). The best time is anywhere from 8 am to 9 am. Note: Four Corners is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
Cost and Parking	$5 for general admission and free for anyone under 6 years old. There should be plenty of parking in the massive parking lot.
Special Considerations: Four Corners Monument is in the middle of nowhere. Although there are food stands nearby, make sure to have plenty of gas and resources before arriving.

At the Corner of Fun and History

Even though Four Corners consistently opens at 8 am, it’s closing time can be quite variable (at weird times from 7 pm to 8 pm).

The general perimeter of the monument is quite elaborate as well, with multiple food stalls, souvenir shops, and descriptive plates.

There are also multiple vantage points for viewing the Four Corners. Make sure to not photobomb others. Usually, there should be single file lines for photo-taking opportunities.

Albeit relatively unimpressive to be anything more than a side destination, Four Corners Monument is still an interesting attraction—one symbolizing the collaboration of four states via a unifying central point. It’s literally a damn corner. What else do you expect me to say?