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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Prater Ridge North Loop Trail

8.86km

02:34

230m

Hike the moderate 5.5-mile Prater Ridge North Loop Trail in Mesa Verde National Park for sweeping views of Montezuma Valley.

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Prater Ridge South Loop Trail

6.97km

02:05

220m

Hike the Prater Ridge South Loop Trail in Mesa Verde National Park, a moderate 4.3-mile route with panoramic views of canyons and mountains.

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View from Point Lookout Trail – Point Lookout loop from Lone Cone

7.47km

02:12

210m

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

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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

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