The south loop of the Prater Ridge Trail is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours. From the Mesa, you are rewarded with excellent views of the National Park, as well as distant views of often snowcapped peaks. For a longer walk, the north and south loops of the Prater Ridge Trail can be combined. When the path becomes unclear, stay on track using the rock cairns.

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1. Prater Ridge Trail

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The Prater Ridge Trail offers a moderately challenging 4.3-mile loop in Mesa Verde National Park, renowned for its breathtaking panoramic vistas of canyons, valleys, and distant majestic mountains.

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Location: Montezuma County, Colorado, United States

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