The guided tour lasts 90 minutes, and is considered moderately strenuous. It is not recommended for people with heart, breathing, or walking problems. The 0.6 mile (1 km) route includes more than 500 stairs, most of which are steep and uneven. Low passageways require stooping and twisting. Elevation at the Monument is 4,000 ft (1,220 m) above sea level.
Added by Upcoming Robot on March 27, 2009