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Point Lookout

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Point Lookout

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Point Lookout

Recommended by 5 hikers out of 6

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mesa Verde National Park

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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

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1. Point Lookout Trail – Mesa Verde National Park

3.82km

01:11

140m

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

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2. Knife Edge Trail and Mesa Verde Point — Mesa Verde National Park

10.4km

03:01

270m

Historic roadway hike to Mesa Verde Point with sweeping views of ancient valleys and distant peaks.

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3. View from Point Lookout Trail – Point Lookout loop from Towaoc

7.47km

02:12

210m

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

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Alex Foxfield

December 7, 2022

Point Lookout is a well-known formation that towers above the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. The moderately challenging Point Lookout Trail takes hikers to the viewpoint, which gives superb views of the San Juan and La Plata Mountains.

Sigrid

October 17, 2025

The Point Lookout Trail in Mesa Verde National Park is a popular hike that leads to a prominent overlook above the park entrance. From the summit, hikers are rewarded with sweeping panoramic views, including:
- The surrounding Mancos and Montezuma Valleys
- The San Juan and La Plata Mountains in the distance
- A view of the park's historic access road

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Elevation 2,520 m

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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

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1. Point Lookout Trail – Mesa Verde National Park

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