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Balcony House (Guided Tour Access Only)

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Balcony House (Guided Tour Access Only)

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    January 18, 2025

    Hiking

    The Balcony House Tour in Mesa Verde National Park is a one-hour, ranger-guided experience that provides a chance to learn about a mid-sized cliff dwelling with 38 rooms and two …
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    October 17, 2025

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    The Balcony House in Mesa Verde National Park is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people. A long parapet wall and prominent balconies give the settlement its name. Balcony House is a striking testament to the architecture and daily life of the Pueblo peoples in the 13th century. Visits are only possible as part of a ranger-led tour and require climbing a 10-meter-high wooden ladder and crawling through a short, narrow tunnel.
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    1. Cliff Palace Loop Trail & (Guided) Balcony House Loop Trail — Mesa Verde National Park

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    Climb ladders and crawl through tunnels to explore North America's largest cliff dwelling firsthand.

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

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    Elevation 2,050 m

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