Top Things to do in Mesa Verde National Park
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What to do and see in Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park: The Best Outdoor Activities
An archaeological preserve offering self-guided walking tours, museum exhibits and videos.
1. Knife Edge Trail
2. Prater Ridge Trail
3. Point Lookout Trail
4. Spruce Canyon Trail
5. Petroglyph Point Hike
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
A flat 3-mile hiking trail in Mesa Verde National Park.
Reviewed By Love2ChaCha - Albuquerque, United States
It was a great day visiting Mesa Verde. The Petroglyph Loop Trail, about 3 mi., is very cool & followed an ancient foot path along the edge of the canyon cliff, passes by a small cliff dwelling & then to the panel of glyphs & then just a little farther there are steps up to the top of the cliff & then an easy walk back. If you want an easier version, you can make a left turn at Spruce Tree House & walk along the top till you get to the stairs down to the glyphs but they are a bit steep. The canyon views along the way are breathtaking!
6. Ruins Road
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Scenic drives that offer visitors dramatic views of Anasazi cliff dwellings.
Reviewed By J9300DBsuel
This was a nice road with a good number of vehicles, but not so crowded so you could enjoy pulling off to see different cliff dwellings. Parking was not an issue. We really enjoyed our time there.
7. Soda Canyon Overlook Trail
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By NatParkHikerJess - Peoria, United States
We had wanted to hike Knife Edge, but since it was closed due to fire danger, we did this one instead. We were not disappointed. It is a fairly easy trail with some up and down that brings you out to some wonderful overlooks of cliff dwellings and the canyon. Just beautiful! There are some areas of shade on this trail but it's still a lot of sun and very hot mid-day. I would try for morning or evening.
