Mesa Verde is unlike every other national park in the US. Most of the other parks you enjoy with stunning natural monuments and a scenic backcountry. Mesa Verde was established to protect archeological sites and artifacts like the cliff dwellings from the Ancestral Pueblo people. Visit the Balcony House, the Cliff Palace, the Long House, the Spruce Tree House and the Step House. Mesa Verde has tons of view points and some good hiking trails, so you can easily spend a whole day here.

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1. Petroglyph Point Trail — Mesa Verde National Park

4.51km

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70m

Ancient trail through Spruce Canyon to Mesa Verde's largest petroglyph panel with Ancestral Pueblo rock art.

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2. Petroglyph Point Trail loop – Mesa Verde National Park

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Spruce Canyon Trail

4.10km

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Peaceful canyon hike through Mesa Verde's quiet side with wildlife, autumn oaks, and solitude.

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Elevation 2,110 m

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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Cliff Palace View & Loop Trail

Petroglyph Panel

Step House

View of Balcony House

Rock Formations by the Trail

Mesa Verde Museum

Sun Temple, Mesa Verde National Park

Cliff Palace

Farming Terrace Trail

Stairs in stone

View of House of Many Windows

Navajo Hill

Mesa Verde National Park

1. Petroglyph Point Trail — Mesa Verde National Park

2. Petroglyph Point Trail loop – Mesa Verde National Park

3. Spruce Canyon Trail

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