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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

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1. Prater Ridge Trail north loop — Mesa Verde National Park

8.86km

02:34

230m

Desert ridge loop through Mesa Verde with wildlife encounters and sweeping Montezuma Valley views.

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2. Prater Ridge Trail south loop – Mesa Verde National Park

6.97km

02:05

220m

Ridge hike through burned forest with wildlife spotting and sweeping Montezuma Valley views.

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3. Prater Ridge Trail – Point Lookout loop from Towaoc

7.41km

02:11

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex Foxfield

December 7, 2022

The longest hiking route in the Mesa Verde National Park, the Prater Ridge Trail is a great way to spend a few hours. The trailhead is just south of the Morefield Campground and there are a few options once you're up onto the mesa. There are two loops, or you can combine them, cutting out the short connector trail and creating one bigger loop. Keep your eyes out for coyote and deer on the trails.

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Elevation 2,360 m

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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

Prater Ridge Trail

1. Prater Ridge Trail north loop — Mesa Verde National Park

2. Prater Ridge Trail south loop – Mesa Verde National Park

3. Prater Ridge Trail – Point Lookout loop from Towaoc

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